Jim McDermott

Jim McDermott is the US Representative for Washington’s 7th congressional district, serving since 1989. 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 serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and is a member of the House Progressive Caucus. He was formerly the committee chairman, then in 1995, ranking minority member on the House Ethics Committee.

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Jim McDermott

Don’t take death lying down

Stories encouraging people to think and act on our own convictions while we can.

Jim McDermott

Rethink how we serve

Ways we can give a year of service to our country.

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