Osman Salahuddin

Osman Salahuddin
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 48th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 7, 2025
Serving with Amy Walen
Preceded byVandana Slatter
Personal details
Born
Osman Salahuddin

(1996-02-25) February 25, 1996 (age 28)
Seattle, Washington
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceRedmond, Washington
Alma materUniversity of Washington

Osman Salahuddin (born 1996) is an American politician serving in the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 48th district.

Early life and education

Salahuddin is from Redmond, Washington. He is the oldest of three children. His parents are immigrants from Pakistan. He grew up in a multi-generational household.[1]

He attended schools in the Lake Washington School District and graduated from International Community School in 2014.[2][3] Salahuddin graduated from the University of Washington with a BS in Neurobiology and a minor in English. He served as student body president.[4]

Career

Salahuddin previously worked in management at a medical device research consulting firm, as well as research at UW Medicine and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.[2] He works as the communications and community engagement manager for King County Councilmember Sarah Perry.[5]

He was elected to the Redmond City Council in 2023.[6]

On January 7, 2025, Salahuddin was appointed to the Washington House of Representatives to replace Vandana Slatter, who was appointed to fill the Senate seat vacated by Patty Kuderer.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Osman Salahuddin: Breaking stereotypes in Washington state". Sapan News Network. 2023-04-08. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  2. ^ a b "Redmond Mayor and City Councilmembers Sworn In". Redmond, WA. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  3. ^ "International Community School in Kirkland graduates 50 students". Kirkland Reporter. 2014-06-20. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
  4. ^ "Osman Salahuddin Profile - MAPS". web.archive.org. 2024-06-20. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  5. ^ "Councilmember Sarah Perry's staff - King County, Washington". web.archive.org. 2024-05-18. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
  6. ^ a b Romero, Jacquelyn Jimenez (2025-01-08). "House lawmaker picked to replace Patty Kuderer in WA Senate • Washington State Standard". Washington State Standard. Retrieved 2025-01-09.