Jim Jesernig
Jim Jesernig | |
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Member of the Washington Senate from the 8th district | |
In office 1991–1993 | |
Succeeded by | Curtis Ludwig |
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 8th district | |
In office 1987–1991 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Kennewick |
Political party | Democratic |
Occupation | Politician |
Jim Jesernig is an American politician of the Democratic Party. He was a member of the Washington State Senate, representing the 8th district from 1991 to 1993.[1] He also served in the Washington House of Representatives from 1987-1991.[2]
He ran for the United States House of Representatives in 1992,[3][4] losing in the blanket primary to Jay Inslee, the eventual winner, 23–22.[5]
Jesernig served from 1993 to 2001 as the director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture, succeeding Peter J. Goldmark.[6][7]
Jesernig competed in the hammer at Washington State University and in 1979 was ranked in the top five throwers in the United States.[8][9]
References
[edit]- ^ 8th Legislative District Map
- ^ "WSU Alumni in the Legislature list key concerns". WSU Hilltopics. November 1991.
- ^ "Hastings to run for 4th district House seat". Lewiston Tribune. Associated Press. February 14, 1992. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
- ^ "Primary election less than a week away". Quad-City Herald. September 10, 1992. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
- ^ Singer, Jeff (May 1, 2023). "Washington's Democratic governor will not seek re-election to post his party has held since 1985". Daily Kos. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
- ^ "State Sen. Jesernig Running Hard For Agriculture Secretary Position". Seattle Times. Seattle. June 21, 1993.
- ^ "Directors of Agriculture" (PDF). Department of Agriculture. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
- ^ Pierce, Oliver (May 1978). "Versatile Jesernig Tosses Shot, Discus, Hammer". WSU Hilltopics.
- ^ "U.S. Rankings — Men's Hammer" (PDF). Track and Field News. Retrieved October 2, 2025.