Deb Manjarrez is a Republican state representative serving Washington's 14th Legislative District, which includes most of Yakima County, parts of Klickitat, Benton, and Franklin counties, stretching from East Yakima to Pasco and encompassing communities like Wapato, Grandview, Toppenish, Granger, Sunnyside, Centerville, White Swan, and the Yakama Nation Reservation. Elected in 2024 to replace retiring Representative Gina Mosbrucker, she defeated Democrat Ana Ruiz Kennedy with 51% of the vote after advancing from the primary. A certified public accountant, small business owner, and apple orchardist, Manjarrez has managed a family orchard in Wapato since the 1940s alongside her husband, Mark; she served as senior partner in her CPA firm for 25 years, chaired the Wapato Chamber of Commerce for 10 years, and co-founded the Wapato Tamale Festival.

Education and Political Experience

Specific details on her formal education are not publicly detailed in available records. Her professional experience includes over 25 years as a CPA and senior partner in her firm, decades in small business, and leadership in local economic initiatives. This marks her first term in the Washington House of Representatives, where she serves alongside Rep. Gloria Mendoza and engages constituents through events like virtual town halls.