Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Buetler, WA-03

Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Buetler, WA-03

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Biography
State Representative Jaime Herrera grew up in Southwest Washington. Jaime attended the University of Washington, earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications.

From 2005-07 Jaime worked in Washington D.C. as a Senior Legislative Aide for Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Spokane). Jaime served as the Congresswoman’s lead advisor on health care policy, education, veterans’ and women’s issues. In 2007, a vacancy occurred in Washington State’s 18th Legislative District. County Commissioners, Republican and Democrat, from Cowlitz and Clark Counties appointed Jaime as the new State Representative to fill the open position. After serving in the 2008 legislative session she ran for election and 60% of the voters in her district cast their vote to keep Jaime representing them in Olympia.

In the legislature Jaime serves on the Health Care and Wellness Committee and the Transportation Committee. She has worked hard and earned a reputation as an intelligent and independent voice in Olympia. Jaime was elected by her colleagues as Assistant Floor Leader, the youngest member of her party's leadership in the State House.

Jaime and her husband Daniel Beutler currently reside in Camas.