Jim McDermott

James Adelbert McDermott (born December 28, 1936) is an American politician and psychiatrist who was the U.S. representative for Washington's 7th congressional district from 1989 to 2017. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The 7th district includes most of Seattle, Vashon Island, Tukwila, Burien, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Woodway, and Edmonds. He served on the House Ways and Means Committee and was a member of the House Progressive Caucus. He was formerly the committee chairman, then in 1995, ranking minority member on the House Ethics Committee. On January 4, 2016, he announced that he would not be seeking another congressional term.

Jim McDermott
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Washington's 7th district
In office
January 3, 1989  January 3, 2017
Preceded byMike Lowry
Succeeded byPramila Jayapal
Chair of the House Ethics Committee
In office
January 3, 1993  January 3, 1995
Preceded byLouis Stokes
Succeeded byNancy Johnson
Member of the Washington Senate
from the 43rd district
In office
January 13, 1975  July 24, 1987
Preceded byJonathan Whetzel
Succeeded byJanice Niemi
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 43rd district
In office
January 11, 1971  January 8, 1973
Preceded byJonathan Whetzel
Succeeded byJeff Douthwaite
Personal details
Born
James Adelbert McDermott

(1936-12-28) December 28, 1936
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouses
Virginia Beattie
(div. 1989)
    Therese Hansen
    (m. 1997; div. 2012)
    Children2
    EducationWheaton College (BS)
    University of Illinois, Chicago (MD)
    Military service
    Allegiance United States of America
    Branch/service United States Navy
    Years of service1968–1970
    RankLieutenant Commander
    UnitMedical Corps
    Battles/warsVietnam War
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