Joyce McDonald
Joyce McDonald is a former Republican member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 25-Position 2. She was first elected to the chamber in 2016.
McDonald was a 2014 Republican candidate seeking election to the U.S. House to represent the 10th Congressional District of Washington.[1][2] Incumbent Denny Heck (D) and McDonald were the top two vote-getters in the blanket primary.[3] Joyce McDonald lost the general election on November 4, 2014.
Biography
McDonald graduated magna cum laude from Northwest University with a B.A. in organizational management in 2003.[4][5]
Career
McDonald was a member of the Washington House of Representatives from 1996 to 2000 and 2002 to 2008.[5]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Early Learning and Human Services |
| • Rules |
| • Technology and Economic Development |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
Joyce McDonald did not file to run for re-election.
2016
Elections for the Washington House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 20, 2016. Incumbent Hans Zeiger (R) did not seek re-election.
Joyce McDonald defeated Michelle Chatterton in the Washington House of Representatives, District 25-Position 2 general election.[6]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 25-Position 2 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Joyce McDonald |
56.19% | 33,101 | |
| Democratic | Michelle Chatterton | 43.81% | 25,804 | |
| Total Votes | 58,905 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Michelle Chatterton and Joyce McDonald were unopposed in the Washington House of Representatives District 25-Position 2 top two primary.[7][8]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 25-Position 2 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Michelle Chatterton | |
| Republican | Joyce McDonald | |
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||
2014
McDonald ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent Washington's 10th District.[1] Incumbent Denny Heck (D) and McDonald were the top two vote-getters in the blanket primary.[3][2] Joyce McDonald lost the general election on November 4, 2014.
Election results
General election
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Denny Heck Incumbent |
54.7% | 99,279 | |
| Republican | Joyce McDonald | 45.3% | 82,213 | |
| Total Votes | 181,492 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Blanket primary
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |
Denny Heck Incumbent |
51.4% | 39,866 | |
| Republican | Joyce McDonald |
41.4% | 32,119 | |
| Independent | Jennifer Ferguson | 4.8% | 3,730 | |
| Human Rights Party | Sam Wright | 2.3% | 1,781 | |
| Total Votes | 77,496 | |||
| Source: Results via Associated Press |
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Campaign finance summary
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2019
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2018
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In 2018, the Washington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 8 through March 8.
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2017
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In 2017, the Washington State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 9 through April 23. There were also special sessions. The first special session was April 24 through May 23. The second special session was May 23 through June 21. The third special session was June 21 through July 20.
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Personal
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McDonald and her husband Gary have four children and ten grandchildren.[4]
Recent news
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See also
- Washington House of Representatives
- Washington House of Representatives District 25
- Washington House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Washington State Legislature
- United States House of Representatives
- Washington's 10th Congressional District elections, 2014
- Washington's 10th Congressional District
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Puyallup Herald, "Joyce McDonald to run for 10th Congressional District," accessed March 10, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The News Tribune, "Joyce McDonald to run for U.S. House," accessed March 10, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Associated Press, "Washington - Summary Vote Results," accessed August 5, 2014
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Joyce McDonald for Congress, "Biography," accessed March 10, 2014
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Project Vote Smart, "Joyce McDonald's Biography," accessed March 10, 2014
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "General Election Results 2016," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 23, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 2, 2016 Primary Results," accessed August 25, 2016
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Hans Zeiger (R) |
Washington House of Representatives District 25-Position 2 2017–2019 |
Succeeded by Chris Gildon (R) |
