Jim McDermott

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Jim McDermott

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth December 28, 1936 (Age: 89)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Jim McDermott earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed specialized training in psychiatry and child psychiatry. He served as a psychiatrist in the United States Navy Medical Corps during the Vietnam War. McDermott transitioned into public service, crafting significant health legislation such as the Washington State Basic Health Plan. He held various political offices in Washington state before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he focused on health care, economic, and social justice policies.

Political Ideas

Jim McDermott's political identity is marked by a blend of progressive healthcare advocacy and an unexpected alignment with economic policies that favor regional industrial interests. His legislative record reveals a calculated approach, such as supporting the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which may seem at odds with his progressive stances. McDermott's rhetorical style often emphasizes privacy and confidentiality in healthcare, while his policy stances on national security and human rights display a nuanced, almost contrarian, approach to traditional ideological lines.

Campaigns
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Washington's 7th congressional district, 2014

203,954 votes (81.00%)

Win
2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Washington's 7th Congressional District, 2012

298,368 votes (79.60%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Washington's 7th congressional district general election, November 2, 2010

232,649 votes (82.97%)

Win

Washington's 7th congressional district primary election, August 17, 2010

110,914 votes (79.85%)

Win
2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Washington's 7th congressional district general election, November 4, 2008

83.65% of vote

Win

Washington's 7th congressional district primary election, August 19, 2008

73.82% of vote

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Washington's 7th congressional district election, 2006

195,462 votes (79.41%)

Win
2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Washington's 7th congressional district election, 2004

272,302 votes (80.68%)

Win
2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Washington's 7th congressional district election, 2002

156,300 votes (74.07%)

Win
2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Washington's 7th congressional district election, 2002

193,470 votes (72.79%)

Win
1984: Washington State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

Blanket primary results

209,435 votes (22.91%)

Win
1980: Washington State Governor

Election History

Governor of Washington election, 1980

749,813 votes (43.32%)

Loss

Winner: John Spellman

Blanket primary results

321,256 votes (33.04%)

Win
1972: Washington State Governor

Election History

Governor of Washington primary election, 1972

99,155 votes (10.87%)

Loss

Winner: Albert D. Rosellini, Daniel J. Evans