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Summary

Representative James 'Jim' A. McDermott

Biographical

Current Office: U.S. House (WA) - District 7, Democratic
First Elected: 11/08/1988
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2012
On The Ballot: None, Democratic for U.S. House - District 7
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Therese; 2 Children: Katherine, James
Birth Date: 12/28/1936
Birth Place: Chicago, IL
Home City: Seattle, WA
Religion: Episcopalian

Recent Public Statements

Letter to Michael B. Donley, U.S. Air Force Secretary

May 17, 2012 - Today, in a letter led by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), and Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the full, bipartisan Washington state ...

Letter to The Honorable Patrick R. Donahoe, Postmaster General

May 9, 2012 - Today, 104 members of the House of Representatives sent one message to United States Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe: do not close any post offices or ...

Letter to Director Jarvis

May 8, 2012 - Today, Congressman Jim McDermott (D-WA-07) asked the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) to take the first step towards designating the Wing Luke Museum of the ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2002-2006 Voices for Creative Nonviolence Iraq War Resolution and Funding 20%
2005 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 96%
2006 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 94.2%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $295,865.29
Total Spent $170,144.92
Cash On Hand $143,851.43
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 03/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Contact Information

Campaign Website
http://www.mcdermottforcongress.com/

Campaign Website - Twitter
http://www.twitter.com/#!/McDermott4Rep

Campaign
Post Office Box 21786, Main Station
Seattle, WA 98111

Washington, D.C. Webmail
http://mcdermott.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=476&Itemid=8

Washington, D.C. Website
http://www.house.gov/mcdermott/

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/RepJimMcDermott

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/CongressmanJimMcDermott

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/RepJimMcDermott

Washington, D.C.
1035 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3106
Fax: 202-225-6197

District
1809 7th Avenue
Suite 1212
Seattle, WA 98101-1399
Phone: 206-553-7170
Fax: 206-553-7175

Key Staff
1035 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4707
Phone: 202-225-3106
Fax: 202-225-6197

Key Staff
1035 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4707
Phone: 202-225-3106
Fax: 202-225-6197

Key Staff
1035 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4707
Phone: 202-225-3106
Fax: 202-225-6197

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