The Honorable Debra Lekanoff 

Representative Debra Lekanoff  represents the 40th legislative district of Washington state, which includes parts of Whatcom, Skagit, and San Juan counties. She is a proud mom who fights every day to ensure younger generations, including her daughter Emma, can continue to flourish. She is inclusive in her decision-making process by listening to stakeholders, citizens and governmental bodies. She is known for her experience and capacity to work with vast parties, and on vast issues, and get the job done. Sworn into the Washington State House of Representatives in January 2019, Representative Lekanoff is the only Native American woman to currently serve in the Washington Legislature.

Representative Lekanoff has called the Skagit Valley in Washington home for almost 20 years. In addition to serving in the Legislature, Representative Lekanoff served as Governmental Affairs Director for the Swinomish Tribe. With over 20 years of government relations experience, she engages on a variety of issues at the international, federal, tribal, state, and local levels. Her background and experience provide valuable knowledge and perspectives that allow her to lead on a wide range of policy issue areas, including but not limited to, the environment, natural resources, climate change, education, housing, and agriculture.