| District | 2nd |
|---|---|
| State senate | Washington State |
| Term start | January 11, 2021 |
| Predecessor | Randi Becker |
| Office 1 | Member of the Pierce County Council from the 3rd district |
| Term start 1 | January 1, 2013 |
| Term end 1 | January 13, 2021 |
| Predecessor 1 | Roger Bush |
| Successor 1 | Amy Cruver |
| State house 2 | Washington |
| District 2 | 2nd, Position 1 |
| Term start 2 | January 3, 2005 |
| Term end 2 | January 14, 2013 |
| Predecessor 2 | Roger Bush |
| Successor 2 | Gary Alexander |
| State house 3 | Washington |
| District 3 | 33rd |
| Term start 3 | January 12, 1998 |
| Term end 3 | January 11, 1999 |
| Predecessor 3 | John “Rod” Blalock |
| Successor 3 | Shay Schual-Berke |
| Birth place | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Birth date | September 17, 1950 |
| Party | Republican |
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
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
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 by Democratic senator Yasmin Trudeau that would have the state officially recognize the Islamic holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.[7]
References
- ^ "Jim McCune". votesmart.org. Retrieved 2012-07-09.
- ^ "District 3 | Pierce County, WA - Official Website". www.piercecountywa.org. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- ^ "Jim McCune". www.co.pierce.wa.us. Retrieved 2015-05-22.
- ^ "Sen. Randi Becker announces retirement from Senate at end of current term". Randi Becker. 2020-03-05. Archived from the original on October 30, 2020. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- ^ "Pierce County Councilor Jim McCune Announces Run for State Senate Seat". Nisqually Valley News. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- ^ "Jim McCune (Washington)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- ^ Carter, Simone (2025-03-04). "Bill recognizing 2 Islamic holidays clears WA Senate: 'We stand by all our communities'". The Olympian. Retrieved 2025-06-15.