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Dave Reichert
Dave Reichert
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Washington's 8th district
Incumbent
Assumed office 
January 3, 2005
Preceded by Jennifer Dunn
Born August 29, 1950 (1950-08-29) (age 57)
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Political party Republican
Spouse Julie Reichert
Religion Lutheran

David George Reichert (born August 29, 1950) is an American federal legislator and the former Sheriff of King County, Washington. He has served since 2005 as the Republican Congressional representative of Washington's 8th congressional district (map).

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[edit] Biography

[edit] Early life

Reichert was born in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota,[1] the oldest of seven children and grandson of the town marshal.[2] His family moved to Washington State in 1951 living first in Renton, Washington, and later moving to Kent, where he attended Kent Meridian High School. He graduated in 1968 and went on to Concordia Lutheran College in Portland, Oregon on a small football scholarship. In 1971, he joined the Air Force Reserves's 939th Military Airlift Group. He saw six months of active duty at Lackland AFB, Texas, Chanute AFB, Ill., and McChord AFB, Wash., from 1971 to 1976. [3]

[edit] Education

Reichert earned an AA in Social Work in 1970 from Concordia Lutheran College in Portland, Oregon[4] where he also played on the football team.[5]

[edit] Law enforcement career

Reichert served with the King County Sheriff's Department beginning in 1972. He was a SWAT Commander, Commander-Hostage Negotiation, Commander-Bomb Disposal Unit, Commander-Traffic Unit, and an Acting Commander-Internal Investigations.[6] Reichert was a leading member of the Green River Task Force, which was formed to track down the so-called "Green River Killer." DNA evidence eventually identified Gary Leon Ridgway as the Green River Killer in 2001.[6] Ridgway was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the Green River murders.[7]

[edit] County Sheriff

In 1997 he was appointed Sheriff of King County, Washington by King County Executive Ron Sims.[6] A widely rebroadcast event during the Seattle World Trade Organization riots showed Reichert chasing looters down 3rd Avenue in Seattle.[8]

[edit] Affiliations

Reichert served as president of the Washington State Sheriffs’ Association.[2]

Reichert is an executive board member of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.[2]

[edit] Awards

Reichert won the 2004 National Sheriffs' Association's Sheriff of the Year award, two valor awards and the Washington State Atty. General's Award for courageous action.[2]

[edit] Publications

Chasing the Devil by Dave Reichert
Chasing the Devil by Dave Reichert

July 2004 non-fiction book "Chasing the Devil: My Twenty-Year Quest to Capture the Green River Killer" ISBN 0-316-15632-9

[edit] Congressional service

Eighth Congressional District of Washington
Eighth Congressional District of Washington

Reichert has been described as a moderate Republican[9] and is the only centrist member of the Washington State Delegation, named by the National Journal three years in a row.[10]

[edit] 2004 Election

Main article: United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, 2004

In 2004 Reichert ran for Congress. In the Republican primary debate, he walked out due to other Republican Primary Candidates not adhering to the Republican 11th commandment.[11][12]

Reichert's record as sheriff enabled him to defeat well known KIRO (AM) talk show host Dave Ross in the 2004 Congressional elections by a 5 percentage-point margin. Receiving 51 percent of the vote, he replaced retiring Republican representative Jennifer Dunn. At the same time, a shift of swing voters gave Democrat John Kerry a 51 percent to 48 percent edge over President George W. Bush in the 8th district. That made Reichert one of just 17 House Republicans elected in a district that went Democratic for president.[13]

ARMPAC, one of former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay's political action committees, donated $20,000 to Reichert's election campaign.[14][15] Since DeLay's 2005 indictment on charges of conspiracy to launder money, Democrats have urged Reichert to return the money or to donate it to charitable causes. He has refused to do so.[16] Republicans say that the charges against DeLay are politically motivated.

[edit] 109th Congress

Reichert was a member of the following committees: House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Intelligence Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment, Subcommittee Management Integration and Oversight, House Committee on Science, Subcommittee on Energy, Subcommittee on Research, Subcommittee on Environment Technology and Standards, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, Subcommittee on Highways Transit and Pipelines.[citation needed] In September 2005, he was appointed chairman for the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science and Technology, a subcommittee within the Homeland Security Committee.[17]

During the 2004 campaign, in the Seattle PI's 2004 Voters Guide[18] Reichert described himself as a moderate conservative, and claimed that his top priority in his campaign was security, both of his district and of the U.S. as a whole. He vowed to champion efforts to strengthen intelligence agencies, support the military and ensure proper equipment and training for first-responders.

  • Abortion
    • Reichert opposes abortion except in cases of incest or rape.[19]
    • October 1, 2004: In a public forum with opponent Dave Ross, he claimed that he was against abortion, but that he thought it was not a matter for Congress to resolve but rather one that was "in the courts."[20]
    • March 25, 2005: Reichert voted "no" on Overseas Military Facilities Abortion Amendment, an amendment that lifts the ban on privately funded abortions at U.S. military facilities overseas.[21]
    • April 27, 2005: Reichert voted "yes" on Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act, a bill that prohibits the transportation of a minor across state lines to obtain an abortion without the consent of a parent or legal guardian.[22]
  • Education
    • Reichert believes that making college accessible and affordable is crucial to our continued success in a global economy. He sees a need to focus on math and science in order to succeed in an increasingly high-tech world. He also believes that college can be made affordable through making student loans more available.[27]
    • September 22, 2005: Reichert voted "yes" on School Readiness Act,[28] which reauthorizes the Head Start Act to improve the school readiness of disadvantaged children. Other parts of the bill extend Head Start eligibility for "faith-based" organizations.[29]
  • Energy
    • October 7, 2005: Reichert voted "yes" on the Gasoline for America's Security Act — Vote Passed (212-210, 12 not voting)[30] This House bill encourages the construction of new oil refineries, including exempting refineries from some provisions of the Clean Air Act. It also directs the Federal Trade Commission to investigate gasoline price gouging.[31]
    • July 28, 2005: Reichert voted "yes" on Energy Policy Act of 2005 — Offered tax breaks and incentives to oil and gas companies.[10]
    • April 20, 2005: Reichert voted "yes" on Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Drilling Amendment, to strike language from the bill that will allow oil and gas explorations in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.[citation needed]
  • Environment
    • April 20, 2005: Reichert voted "yes" on Liability Shield Language Amendment, an amendment that strikes language from the bill that that shields manufacturers of the gasoline additive MTBE from liability lawsuits concerning contamination of drinking water.[32]
    • May 19, 2005: Reichert voted "no" to an amendment to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, which would have provided federal funds for sewage treatment plant construction.[33]
    • June 1, 2005: Reichert voted "yes" to allow nuclear waste to be stored at Hanford Site[34]
    • September 22, 2005: Reichert broke ranks with Republicans and voted against the development of ANWR.[35]
    • September 29, 2005: Reichert broke ranks with Republicans and voted "no" on Endangered Species Reauthorization bill, a bill that overhauls the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The bill would also allow more pesticide runoff into salmon streams, require payoffs to developers and make voluntary many habitat protections for the threatened and endangered wildlife species in Washington [2].
    • September 29, 2005: Reichert voted "no" on Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act, an amendment that reauthorizes the Endangered Species Act of 1973 through 2010 and alters several definitions to broaden the range of the act. Reichert joined state Democrats in opposing the bill and supporting a more balanced substitute bill, which was voted down. Reichert said he was concerned about the elimination of critical habitat requirements [36][37].
    • October 6, 2005: Reichert and Representatives Jay Inslee and Norm Dicks convinced House leaders to remove language from an energy bill that would reverse a 28-year-old federal law credited with reducing the risk of oil spills in the Puget Sound region [38].
    • October 7, 2005, he voted for Gasoline for America's Security, a bill that rolled back parts of the Clean Air Act to boost gasoline production. Other parts of the legislation instruct President Bush to designate new refinery sites on federal lands such as national parks or retired military bases. The bill narrowly passed 212-210. Reichert could have caused a tie by voting no, but followed party lines.[39][40]
    • December 3, 2005: When ANWR was attached to the Defense Appropriation bill, Reichert voted in favor of developing ANWR [41][42]. Reichert's chief of staff, Mike Shields, said it was impossible to vote against a defense appropriations bill while the nation is at war: "We saw in the election last year that you have to support the troops."
  • Foreign aid and policy issues
    • June 17, 2005: Reichert voted "no" on United Nations Reform Act of 2005, a bill that limits the United States' contribution to the U.N. by up to half by the year 2007, if certain reforms are not made.[citation needed]
    • June 15, 2005: Reichert voted "no" on the Bans Use of Funds to Enforce Cuba Regulations Amendment, an amendment to prohibit use of funds in the bill to implement, administer, or enforce regulations relating to amendments made to the Code of Federal Regulations relating to license exemptions for gift parcels and humanitarian donations for Cuba.[citation needed]
  • Gun rights
    • August 27, 2004: Dave Reichert advocates letting the federal ban on semi-automatic firearms expire. Reichert said "I've never changed my position," Reichert said. "My whole point has always been holding gun owners responsible and accountable and always focusing on those people who were committing crimes with guns. ... I've never felt that the banning of certain weapons has really done anything at all." [43]
    • October 21, 2005: Reichert voted to protect firearms manufacturers and dealers from lawsuits resulting from the misuse of their products by others [44] [45].
  • Iraq War
    • December 23, 2005: Reichert voted for a House resolution that committed the United States to staying in Iraq and rejected creating a timetable to withdraw troops.[50]
    • June 16, 2006: Reichert abstained on a vote that pledged support for the war in Iraq and rejected a timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. troops.[51]
  • Net Neutrality
    • Reichert supports net neutrality. "[The Internet] should be an equal place where people to come, equal companies to come. It should be the choice of the people, when they Google, the biggest company doesn't come up, but the company that the people have chosen as the most important site pops up."[52]
    • Reichert voted for the Markey amendment, which would have codified internet neutrality.[53]
  • Media Ownership
    • In the October 2006 debate in Bellevue, Reichert passed on a question on media ownership saying "That's not really one of my areas of expertise, so I'm going to pass on that one."[54]
  • Science and medical research
    • July 22, 2005: Reichert voted "no" on Advanced Research Opportunities Amendment, an amendment to initiate a four-year pilot grant program for NASA to promote research, development, testing and evaluation at minority-serving institutions.[citation needed]
    • May 24, 2005: Reichert voted "no" on H.R. 810, Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005, that would "amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research." [56][57]
    • May 24, 2005: Reichert voted "yes" on H.R. 2520, Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005, that would "provide for the collection and maintenance of human cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and research, and to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program." [58][59]
  • Military
    • May 25, 2005 Reichert voted against the National Defense Authorization Act, FY 2006, which contained provisions to expand access to the military's TRICARE health insurance program to thousands of Reservist and National Guard members[63] Although members of the Reserves and National Guard qualify for Tricare when they are called up for active duty, the proposal would have made coverage available to all Reserve and Guard members and their families for a fee.[64] Reichert feared that sending the bill back would have stalled the entire defense budget authorization. Additionally, he felt that his own amendment, The Americans in Uniform Act, would have been jeopardized.

[edit] 110th Congress

Reichert is a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, the Subcommittee on Border Maritime and Global Counter-terrorism, and the Ranking Minority Member on the Subcommittee on Intelligence Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment. He is a member of the House Committee on Science and Technology. Also, he is a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, with membership on the Subcommittee on Aviation and Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.[68]

  • Abortion
    • June 6, 2007 Reichert voted "yes" on the Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2007, a bill that bans the implantation of a cloned egg into a uterus.[69]
  • Civil liberties
    • Reichert was one of 25 Republican members of Congress that voted for the hate crimes bill (Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007).[70][71] However, he initially voted twice against consideration of the bill,[72][73] and then for a motion to recommit the bill with instructions to Judiciary,[74] joining Republicans in a parliamentary move that would have effectively killed the bill; an effort defeated on a mainly party-line vote.[75] The bill is the first piece of gay rights legislation ever to be passed by the House.[75]
  • Ethics reforms
    • Early in 2007, Reichert voted for ethics reform changes that passed 430-1, and against "pay-as-you-go" rules that also passed, calling the latter a "a thinly disguised attempt to raise taxes"[76]
  • Environment
    • Reichert is trying to present a "green" Republican image.[77]
    • Reichert is still undecided whether global warming is caused by man’s activity or if it is due to natural temperature fluctuations.[78] "I'm going to wait until all the facts are in. There were many scientists who used to say the world was flat" Reichert said.[77]
    • In 2007, he signed onto a bill that would raise those standards by 2016.[77] Reichert introduced a bill that aims to increase fuel efficiency standards to 33 miles per gallon by 2016.[79][80][81]
    • In his first term, he supported oil drilling in the ANWR.[77] But more recently, he has broken ranks with his leadership on the issue.[39]
    • Reichert vowed to introduce legislation to protect the Platt river just as soon as Wild Sky clears Congress.[82]
  • Healthcare
    • Reichert voted against a bill that will expand a federal program (SCHIP) that funds health care for underprivileged children, which would be paid for with higher federal tobacco taxes.[83][84]
  • Iraq war
    • February 16, 2007 Reichert voted against H. Con. Res. 63 (which disapproved of the decision to send 20,000 more troops to Iraq),[85] saying that the resolution didn't offer an alternative plan, and that it would send "a terrible message to our enemies and our soldiers."[86]
  • Minimum Wage
    • October 1, 2007 Reichert voted along with 82 Republicans and all House Democrats to support the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 (H.R. 2) which increases the federal minimum wage from $5.15 an hour to $7.25 an hour over two years.[88]


[edit] Elections

Date Position Status Opponent Result Vote Share Top Opponent Vote Share
1997 Sheriff Appointed[6]
2001 Sheriff Incumbent Elected 100%[92] Unopposed
2004 U.S. Representative Open seat Primary Diane Tebelius (R), others Elected 45.34%[93] 22.13%
2004 U.S. Representative Open seat Dave Ross (D) Elected 51.50%[94] 46.70%
2006 U.S. Representative Incumbent Darcy Burner (D) Re-Elected 51.31%[95] 48.69%
2008 U.S. Representative Incumbent Darcy Burner (D) November 4

[edit] Family

His wife is named Julie, whom he met in college. Together, the Reicherts currently live in Auburn and have three grown children, Angela, Tabitha, and Daniel, and six grandchildren.[96] Reichert is a Missouri Synod Lutheran.[97]

[edit] See also

[edit] References

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  7. ^ Gene Johnson. "Ridgway sentenced to life in prison without chance of parole", Seattle Times, 2003-12-18. (English) 
  8. ^ Seattle P-I Staff. "WTO Notebook: Historic theater building became target of vandals", Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 1999-12-04. (English) 
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  11. ^ Warren Cornwall (2004-09-01). Offended by ads, Reichert walks out on forum (English). Seattle Times.
  12. ^ Chris McGann (2004-09-01). Campaign 2004: Reichert walks out on forum — Citing 'dirty politics,' sheriff refuses to share stage with rivals in race (English). Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
  13. ^ Rachel Kapochunas. "Updated Forecast: Republican Reichert Faces Tougher Fight in Wash.", CQ Politics, 20060801. (English) 
  14. ^ Alicia Mundy. "Hastings says ethics panel won't investigate DeLay", Seattle Times, 2005-10-06. (English) 
  15. ^ Chris McGann. "Campaign 2004: DeLay to help Reichert campaign — Democrats label him 'ethically challenged'", Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 2004-10-09. (English) 
  16. ^ Toby Chaudhuri. "Lawmakers with Corrupt Rep. DeLay Funds Asked to Make Charitable Contributions for Hurricane Relief", Common Dreams, 2005-10-27. (English) 
  17. ^ Reichert Named Chair of Emergency Preparedness Subcommittee (English) (2005-09-22).
  18. ^ Seattle PI's 2004 Voters Guide (English).
  19. ^ Washington Post Staff. "Washington — David G. Reichert (R)", Washington Post, 2004-11-03. (English) 
  20. ^ Campaign 2004: Reichert-Ross forum mirrors national debate (English). Seattle Post-Intelligencer (2004-10-01).
  21. ^ Key Vote — Overseas Military Facilities Abortion Amendment (English). Vote-smart (2005-03-25).
  22. ^ Key Vote — Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act (English). Vote-smart (2005-04-27).
  23. ^ Seattle P-I, LWV Voter's Guide (English). Seattle Post-Intelligencer (2004).
  24. ^ Laurie Kellman. "House approves flag-burning ban; Senate may not", Seattle Times, 2005-06-23. (English) 
  25. ^ Lance Gay. "Should police have right to take DNA from suspects?", Scripps Howard News Service, 2005-10-25. (English) 
  26. ^ AP News Staff (2005-10-06). Senate Reauthorizes Violence Against Women Act (English). Officer.com.
  27. ^ Dave Reichert for Congress — Education (English).
  28. ^ Final Vote Results for Roll Call 493 (English). U.S. House Clerk (2005-09-22).
  29. ^ Digest of Federal Grants with Faith-Based and Community Organization Eligibility (English). Religion and Social Policy (2007-07-22).
  30. ^ FINAL VOTE RESULTS FOR ROLL CALL 519 (English). U.S. House Clerk (2005-10-07).
  31. ^ H.R.3893 (English). Library of Congress (2005-10-24).
  32. ^ Election 2006: Reichert has fans on both sides of the fence (English). Seattle Post-Intelligencer (2006-10-05).
  33. ^ House votes — Clean Water Votes (English) (2005-05-19).
  34. ^ Hanford Reservation: Waste not, glow not (English) (2005-06-01).
  35. ^ Andrew Adams (2005-09-22). Reichert has key role in protecting ANWR (English). Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
  36. ^ http://www.heraldnet.com/stories/05/10/05/100edi_editorial001.cfm
  37. ^ Endangered Species Act could face big changes | TheNewsTribune.com | Tacoma, WA
  38. ^ Issues - National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska
  39. ^ a b Alicia Mundy (2005-10-31). In a "green" pickle, Reichert edges away from Arctic drilling (English). Seattle Times.
  40. ^ Niko Kyriakou. "GAS Bill Wouldn't Lower Prices, Just Raise Profits, Say Green Groups", Common Dreams, 2005-10-17. (English) 
  41. ^ The Seattle Times: Nation & World: Arctic drilling forces tough choices
  42. ^ The Seattle Times: Opinion: 3 congressmen need to explain their hasty retreat on ANWR
  43. ^ Reichert opposes assault weapons ban
  44. ^ The Seattle Times: Politics: Congress passes bill to shield gun makers
  45. ^ Search Results - THOMAS (Library of Congress)
  46. ^ ROLL CALL | TheNewsTribune.com | Tacoma, WA
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  48. ^ a b David Postman (2006-05-30). Postman on Politics: Republicans on their new immigration platform (English). Seattle Times.
  49. ^ Dave Reichert (2005-02-10). Reichert Praises Real ID Act Passage (English).
  50. ^ FINAL VOTE RESULTS FOR ROLL CALL 648 (English). U.S. House of Representatives (2005-12-23).
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  52. ^ Washington Congressional candidates on media ownership and net neutrality (English). reclaimthemedia.org (2006-10-16).
  53. ^ Final Vote Results for Roll Call 239 (English). U.S. House Clerk (2006-06-08).
  54. ^ David Postman (2006-10-11). The Reichert and Burner debate (english). Seattle Times.
  55. ^ Reichert's minimum wage opposition out of step with voters (English). WSLC (2006-07-13).
  56. ^ Congressman Dave Reichert - US House of Representatives
  57. ^ H.R. 810 [109th]: Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005 (GovTrack.us)
  58. ^ Congressman Dave Reichert - US House of Representatives
  59. ^ H.R. 2520 [109th]: Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005 (GovTrack.us)
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  61. ^ Congressman Dave Reichert - US House of Representatives
  62. ^ http://www.teamncpa.org/main/news.php?ItemsID=233
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  64. ^ Alicia Mundy. "Reichert is target of new radio ad", Seattle Times, 2005-05-28. (English) 
  65. ^ http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2005/roll443.xml
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  67. ^ Congressman Dave Reichert - US House of Representatives
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  69. ^ Key Vote — Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2007 (English). Vote-smart (2007-06-06).
  70. ^ "Log Cabin Praises House Passage of the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act", Log Cabin Republicans Georgia, 2007-05-03. (English) 
  71. ^ H.R. 1592: Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 (English). GovTrack.us (2007-05-03).
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  73. ^ Final Vote Results for Roll Call 297 - On Agreeing to the Resolution. U.S. House Clerk (2007-05-03).
  74. ^ Final Vote Results for Roll Call 298 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions. U.S. House Clerk (2007-05-03).
  75. ^ a b "House OKs bill on anti-gay hate crimes", USA Today, 2007-05-03. (English) 
  76. ^ Washington Republicans Work to Prevent Tax Hikes (2007-01-05).
  77. ^ a b c d Jonathan Martin. "Reichert's shade of "green" depends on issue", Seattle Times, 2006-09-27. (English) 
  78. ^ Reichert Clarifies Position on Global Warming (2006-10-02).
  79. ^ H.R. 656: To require higher standards of automobile fuel efficiency (English). GovTrack.us (2007-01-24).
  80. ^ Sam Goldfarb. "Reichert tackles fuel efficiency", Medill news service, 2007-01-23. (English) 
  81. ^ Moderate Republicans Introduce Legislation to Increase Fuel Economy Standards (English) (2007-01-25).
  82. ^ Joel Connelly. "Connelly at KOS: Reichert goes 'green'", Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 2007-08-03. (English) 
  83. ^ FINAL VOTE RESULTS FOR ROLL CALL 787 (English) (2007-08-01).
  84. ^ Taryn Luntz. "Insurance bill puts Reichert on spot", Seattle Times, 2007-08-01. (English) 
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  86. ^ Page: H1639 - IRAQ WAR RESOLUTION -- (House of Representatives - February 14, 2007). The Library of Congress - Congressional Record (2007-02-14).
  87. ^ H.R. 4835: To promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal... (english). GovTrack.us (2007-12-18).
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  95. ^ Elections 2006 — U.S. House — Washington District 8 (English).
  96. ^ Congressman Dave Reichert (English).
  97. ^ Congress includes 19 Lutherans (English) (2004-12-27).

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Preceded by
Jennifer Dunn		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Washington's 8th congressional district
2005 – present		 Incumbent
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