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Jim Dunn
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
In office
1997–2003
Preceded by Don Benton
Succeeded by Deb Wallace

In office
2005–2009
Preceded by Marc Boldt
Succeeded by Tim Probst
Personal details
Born 1942
Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Joan Dunn
Children 2
Residence Vancouver, Washington
Alma mater Louisiana State University
Religion Roman Catholic
Website www.jimdunn.com
[1][2]

Jim Dunn (born 1942) is an American politician and a former member of the Washington House of Representatives. He represented the 17th Legislative District from 1996-2003 and 2006-2009. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Personal[]

Representative Jim Dunn and his wife, Joan, have been married since 1964 and have lived in Clark County since 1977. They have two grown children and five grandchildren.

A Vietnam era veteran, Representative Dunn served three enlistments in the U.S. Air Force and Reserves. He is also a descendant of pioneer families from the Washington and Alaska territories.[1]

State government[]

Republican State Representative for the 17th Legislative District of Washington from 1996 through 2002; elected State Representative for that district again in 2004 and 2006, again as a Republican. Dunn lost his primary bid for re-election in 2008.[3]

Awards and honors[]


Community activism[]

  • Knights of Columbus
  • County Charter Board
  • Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
  • Loyal Order of Moose
  • American Legion[3]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Dunn: Biography. Washington House Republicans. Retrieved on 2008-05-15.
  2. Representative James K. 'Jim' Dunn - Biography. Project Vote Smart. Retrieved on 2008-05-15.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Washington House Republicans: Dunn Home Page. Retrieved on 2008-05-15.

External links[]

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