Joe McDermott (politician)
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| Sen. Joe McDermott | |
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Member of the Washington State Senate
from the 34th district |
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| In office 2007 – present |
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| Preceded by | Erik Poulsen |
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Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 34th district |
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| In office 2001 – 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Dow Constantine |
| Succeeded by | Sharon Nelson |
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| Born | July 1, 1967 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Michael |
| Residence | West Seattle, Washington |
| Website | joemcdermott.org |
J. Joseph McDermott, usually known as Joe McDermott, is an American politician from the state of Washington and a member of the Washington State Senate, representing the state's 34th district in King County.
McDermott was elected to the Washington House of Representatives in 2000, taking office in January 2001 and serving until 2007. The 34th district - which he has represented both in the House and the Senate - includes the communities of West Seattle, White Center, Burien (part) and the islands of Vashon and Maury. A Democrat, he was re-elected to the House by wide margins in 2002, 2004 and 2006, winning over 80% of the vote in 2006.[1]
Following the resignation of Sen. Erik Poulsen on 5 September 2007, McDermott expressed an interest in being appointed to the 34th district seat in the Washington State Senate. On 13 October 2007, the precinct committee officers (PCOs) of the 34th district recommended McDermott for appointment with 54 of the 65 PCOs voting for him.[2] Two days later, King County Council unanimously appointed him to the seat.[3]
After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in history and political science from Gonzaga University, he earned a Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington. He went on to work for the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney and the Seattle School District.
McDermott is a third-generation resident of West Seattle where he lives with his partner, Michael.[4] He is one of six openly gay members of the Washington State Legislature, serving alongside Sen. Ed Murray (D-Seattle) and Reps. Jamie Pedersen (D-Seattle), Jim Moeller (D-Vancouver), Dave Upthegrove (D-Des Moines) and Marko Liias (D-Mukilteo).[5]
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- ^ Washington Secretary of State: election results, <http://vote.wa.gov/Elections/General/Results.aspx?o=2e9d902a-a13f-4a97-9de7-7ce3d7f08808>. Retrieved on 15 September 2007
- ^ “PCOs Recommend Joe McDermott for Senate Seat”, 34th District Democrats, <http://www.34dems.org/news_events-2007-senator.htm>. Retrieved on 14 October 2007
- ^ “Rep. Joe McDermott appointed to replace Poulsen in Senate”, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, <http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/6420AP_WA_McDermott_Senate.html>. Retrieved on 16 October 2007
- ^ “Rep. Joe McDermott”, HouseDemocrats.WA.gov, <http://www.housedemocrats.wa.gov/members/mcdermott/bio.asp>. Retrieved on 12 September 2007
- ^ WA state Legislature has 2nd largest gay caucus in U.S.. Associated Press (2008-01-23). Retrieved on 2008-01-23.
