Cathy McMorris
Party: Republican
Age: 35
Personal: Single
Education: Bachelor's of arts degree from Pensecola Christian College; Master's of business administration from the University of Washington
Professional: Worked for family's orchard, Peachcrest Fruit Basket from 1984 to 1998. Legislative assistant for state Rep. Bob Morton, R-7th District, from 1990 to 1994.
Political: State representative from 1994 to 2004. State House minority leader since 2002, when she stepped down to run for Congress.
Key issues: Economy and jobs ("I would lower taxes and reduce regulatory burden"); Health care through tort reform; National security ("Doing everything possible to protect Fairchild Air Force Base and veterans hospitals; Agriculture (Addressing the Endangered Species act to consider its economic impact and make it more incentive driven).
Money raised/spent: $383,325 raised, $299,922 spent as of Aug. 25.
Top contributors: Top donors include: Susan B. Anthony Fund, $10,196; William Boeing Jr of Seattle, $4,000; Juliana McMahan, Evergreen Freedom Foundation, $4,000; William Conner, Bellevue retiree, $4,000; Kemper Freeman Jr., Bellevue developer, $4,000; Theresa Gillespie, Western Wireless executive, $4,000.
Quote: “I have the proven leadership and proven record needed right now to represent Eastern Washington.”
Key influence: State Sen. Bob Morton
Favorite book: "Radical Son" by David Horowitz
First priority if elected: "I would increase job opportunities by ensuring we have a stong infrastructure, by expanding education and training opportunities, and by reducing the regulatory and tax burden and making us more self-sufficient in our energy supply"
Website: cathyforcongress.com
Email: cathy@Cathyforcongress.com
