This won’t be Murray’s first tough race. In her past five elections, she defeated four Republican congressmen and a two-time gubernatorial nominee.
As a unique voice in the United States Senate, Patty is known for her down-to-earth, determined style. She’s been called “a workhorse, not a show horse” by the Seattle Post-Intelligencer for her intense, behind-the-scenes efforts to get the job done. She has also been described as "tenacious" in her work to address Washington state's needs by the Seattle Times.