Senator Jess Bateman

Jess Bateman serves as a Democratic Senator for District 22 in the Washington state legislature.

Jessica Bateman lives by the commitment that no one should be left out or left behind. Since then, Jessica has dedicated her career to serving the 22nd Legislative District, where she envisions an inclusive, equitable future for all who call this region home. A lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest, she grew up in a single-parent, working-class household. Watching her mom work hard to provide for her family deeply shaped Jessica’s worldview and later motivated her advocacy for those most vulnerable in our communities. As an organizer and coalition leader, Jessica has worked to create affordable housing, assist struggling families, and empower at-risk youth.