Jim McCune | |
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| Member of the Washington State 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 1, 2013 – January 13, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Roger Bush |
| Succeeded by | Amy Cruver |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 2nd, Position 1 district | |
| In office January 3, 2005 – January 14, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Roger Bush |
| Succeeded by | Gary Alexander |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 33rd district | |
| In office January 12, 1998 – January 11, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | John “Rod” Blalock |
| Succeeded by | Shay Schual-Berke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 17, 1950 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
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James G. McCune (born September 17, 1950) is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the Washington State Senate, representing the 2nd district since 2021.[1] A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a member of the Pierce County Council, representing the 3rd district from 2017 to 2021. He also served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from 1998 to 1999 and again from 2005 to 2013.
Early life and education
[edit]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
[edit]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 from 1998 to 1999. In 2004, he was once again elected to the House, serving until 2013.[2]
He then served as a member of the Pierce County Council, representing the 3rd district from 2013 to 2021.[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 defeated Marilyn Rasmussen in the November general election.[6]
In 2025, McCune was the only senator to vote against a bill in the Senate by Yasmin Trudeau that would have the state officially recognize the Islamic holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Jim McCune". votesmart.org. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ "District 3 | Pierce County, WA - Official Website". www.piercecountywa.org. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ "Jim McCune". www.co.pierce.wa.us. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
- ^ "Sen. Randi Becker announces retirement from Senate at end of current term". Randi Becker. March 5, 2020. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ "Pierce County Councilor Jim McCune Announces Run for State Senate Seat". Nisqually Valley News. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ "Jim McCune (Washington)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ Carter, Simone (March 4, 2025). "Bill recognizing 2 Islamic holidays clears WA Senate: 'We stand by all our communities'". The Olympian. Retrieved June 15, 2025.