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Jim McDermott

Jim McDermott served as a representative for Washington (1989-2017).

  • Democratic
  • Washington
  • District 7
  • Former
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Washington

Representing constituents across the Washington delegation.

District District 7

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1989-2017

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Jim McDermott served as a Representative from Washington in the United States Congress from 1989 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Jim McDermott contributed to the legislative process during 14 terms in office.

Jim McDermott’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, Jim McDermott participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

James Joseph McDermott (born July 1, 1967) is an American politician and a former member of the King County Council. He served ten years as a state legislator: seven years in the Washington House of Representatives and three in the Washington State Senate. In 2023, he announced he would not seek re-election.

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