Jim Jacks
Jim Jacks (b. January 31, 1970) was a Democratic member of the Washington House of Representatives. He represented District 49-Position 1 from 2008 until his resignation on March 25, 2011.[1] He served as Assistant Majority Whip.
Biography
Jacks has worked for MacKay and Sposito Incorporated in business development since 2008. He was a citizen advocate for the City of Vancouver from 2001 to 2005. He then worked as the governor's representative for Governor Chris Gregoire's Office from 2005 to 2008.
Jacks received his M.A. from the University of Bradford, England in 1996. He earned his B.S. from Oregon State University in 1993.[2]
Committee assignments
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, Washington State House
- Capital Budget Committee, Washington State House
- Technology, Energy and Communications Committee, Washington State House
Elections
2010
Jim Jacks was re-elected to the Washington House of Representatives District 49-Position 1. He ran unopposed in the August 17, 2010, primary. In the November 2, 2010 general election, he defeated Republican Bill Cismar.[3]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 49-Position 1 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Jim Jacks (D)
|
23,381 | |||
| Bill Cismar (R) | 17,540 | |||
| Washington House of Representatives, District 49-Position 1 Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jim Jacks (D)
|
13,337 | 55.65% | ||
| Bill Cismar (R)
|
10,629 | 44.35% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Jim Jacks won re-election to the Washington House of Representatives, District 49-Position 1 receiving 60.04% of the vote (29,721 votes), defeating Republican Debbie Peterson who received 39.96% of the vote (19,782 votes).[4]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 49-Position 1 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jim Jacks (D)
|
29,721 | 60.04% | ||
| Debbie Peterson (R) | 19,782 | 39.96% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Jacks and his wife, Brenda, have two children.
External links
- Jim Jacks' personal website
- Washington House of Representatives - Rep. Jacks
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ [http://www.columbian.com/news/2011/mar/25/state-rep-jacks-resigns/ The Columbian, State Rep. Jacks resigns, 25 March 2011]
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Jacks
- ↑ Washington Legislature Official primary results SOS
- ↑ Washington State Election Results
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Washington House of Representatives District 49-Position 1 2008–March 25, 2011 |
Succeeded by NA |
