Jim Jesernig

Jim Jesernig
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

1. 8th Legislative District Map
2. "WSU Alumni in the Legislature list key concerns". WSU Hilltopics. November 1991.
3. "Hastings to run for 4th district House seat". Lewiston Tribune. Associated Press. February 14, 1992. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
4. "Primary election less than a week away". Quad-City Herald. September 10, 1992. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
5. 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.
6. "State Sen. Jesernig Running Hard For Agriculture Secretary Position". Seattle Times. Seattle. June 21, 1993.
7. "Directors of Agriculture" (PDF). Department of Agriculture. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
8. Pierce, Oliver (May 1978). "Versatile Jesernig Tosses Shot, Discus, Hammer". WSU Hilltopics.
9. "U.S. Rankings — Men's Hammer" (PDF). Track and Field News. Retrieved October 2, 2025.