Jim McCune
James G. McCune (born September 17, 1950) is an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 2nd district from 2005 to 2013.[1]
Jim McCune | |
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Member of the Washington Senate from the 2nd district | |
Assumed office January 11, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Randi Becker |
Member of the Pierce County Council from the 3rd district | |
In office January 2015 – January 13, 2021 | |
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
In office 2005–2013 1998 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Seattle, Washington, U.S. | September 17, 1950
Political party | Republican |
Early life and education
McCune was born in Seattle and raised in Graham, Washington. He earned his high school diploma from Highline High School in Burien, Washington.[1]
Career
McCune began his career as a provider of Copper River salmon products. He later served on the board of the Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation. McCune served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives in 1998. In 2004, he was again elected to the House, serving until 2013.[2]
As of 2015, he is a member of the Pierce County Council, representing the 3rd district.[3]
After incumbent Republican Randi Becker announced her retirement from the Washington State Senate, effective after the end of the 2020 legislative session, McCune announced his candidacy to succeed her.[4][5] McCune placed first in the August 2020 Republican primary and will face Marilyn Rasmussen in the November general election.[6]
References
- "Jim McCune". votesmart.org. Retrieved 2012-07-09.
- "District 3 | Pierce County, WA - Official Website". www.piercecountywa.org. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- "Jim McCune". www.co.pierce.wa.us. Retrieved 2015-05-22.
- "Sen. Randi Becker announces retirement from Senate at end of current term". Randi Becker. 2020-03-05. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- News, Nisqually Valley. "Pierce County Councilor Jim McCune Announces Run for State Senate Seat". Nisqually Valley News. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- "Jim McCune (Washington)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-10-16.