Jay Inslee is an American politician serving as the Governor of Washington since 2013. He is a member of the Democratic Party and has focused on issues such as climate change, education, and healthcare during his time in office. Inslee previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993 to 1995 and again from 1999 to 2012. Born on February 9, 1951, in Seattle, Washington, Inslee graduated from Pacific Lutheran University and earned his law degree from Willamette University. He has been an advocate for clean energy and environmental policies, emphasizing the importance of addressing climate change at both state and national levels.