Debbie Regala

Debbie E. Regala (born April 27, 1945)^[1] is an American politician who served as a member of the Washington State Legislature from 1995 to 2013.^[2][3]

Debbie Regala
Member of the Washington Senate from the 27th district
In office January 8, 2001 – January 14, 2013
Preceded by	R. Lorraine Wojahn
Succeeded by	Jeannie Darneille
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 27th district
In office December 2, 1994 – January 8, 2001
Preceded by	Art Wang
Succeeded by	Jeannie Darneille
Personal details
Born	(1945-04-27) April 27, 1945 (age 80) Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Children	3
Education	University of Puget Sound (BA)

Early life and education

Regala was born in Tacoma, Washington. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in education and foreign languages from the University of Puget Sound in 1968.^[4]

Career

Regala has served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from 1995 to 2000. She served in the Washington State Senate from 2001 to 2013. In 2003, she was appointed Assistant Democratic Floor Leader and in 2005, she was elected Majority Whip.^[5]

Personal life

Regala lives in Tacoma, Washington. She and her husband have three children.