Jacquelin Michelle Maycumber[1][2] (née Anderson, born 1979)[3] is an American politician of the Republican Party. She is a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 7th Legislative District.
Jacquelin Maycumber | |
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| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
| Assumed office February 2, 2017 Serving with Joel Kretz | |
| Preceded by | Shelly Short |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jacquelin Michelle Anderson 1979 (age 44–45) Kirkland, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Marty Maycumber |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Colorado College (BS) |
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| Website | State House website |
Career
editMaycumber served as the legislative assistant to Representative Shelly Short.[4]
In February 2017, Maycumber was appointed[by whom?] to serve the remaining term of Representative Shelly Short after Short was appointed to the Senate.[5] Maycumber won her retention election in November 2017.[6]
On March 7, 2022, Maycumber was one of the 26 Republican senators (out of 56) who voted for HB 2057, which "Establishes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Standards for State Patrol."[7]
In January 2024, Maycumber endorsed Nikki Haley for President.[8]
On March 26 2024, Maycumber donated $5,500 to the Washington State Republican Party. Two days later, the party donated $5,000 to her Congressional campaign. The filing transfer was not initially reported as required by state law, but was filed as an amendment to Maycumber’s March filings and only became public in May. Emry Dinman of The Spokesman-Review wrote that a "message sent to candidates by the chair of the state GOP", Jim Walsh, "suggests the party was willing to act as a pass-through in circumvention of the rule."[9] The transfer may still violate federal campaign finance laws, and if found guilty, Maycumber could be sentenced to up to 5 years in prison.[9][10] As of July 18, 2024[update], the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission was still reviewing the complaint.[11]
In May 2024, the Washington State Labor Council (WSLC) endorsed two candidates for Congress in Washington's 5th congressional district, Maycumber and Democrat Carmela Conroy.[12][13] The WSLC typically only endorses progressive candidates for elected positions.[14]
In the June 4 2024 debate of Washington's 5th congressional district candidates, Maycumber stated that she had "grave doubts" about Biden's victory in the 2020 election.[15]
On June 17, 2024, Maycumber stated that if elected to Congress, she would vote for a total nationwide abortion ban, and that she supports Idaho's "abortion trafficking" law, which criminalized those who help pregnant minors get an abortion across state lines without parental consent until it was overturned by the Supreme Court in June. Maycumber stated that it should be "priority" for the federal government to prevent women from seeking an abortion.[16]
Awards
editReferences
edit- ^ "Jacquelinm Maycumber '02 wins state house seat". Colorado College. November 10, 2017. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
- ^ "2002 Commencement". Colorado College. May 20, 2002. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
- ^ "2017-2018 Legislative Manual" (PDF). State of Washington. 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
- ^ "Rep. Shelly Short will resign from state House to fill Senate seat". Spokesman-Review. January 30, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
- ^ "Jacquelin Maycumber appointed to state House seat". Washington Times. February 2, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
- ^ "Washington 2017 General Election Results". Spokane Public Radio. November 7, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
- ^ "HB 2057 - Establishes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Standards for State Patrol - Washington Key Vote". Vote Smart. March 7, 2022.
- ^ "Several NCW Republicans endorse Nikki Haley's presidential campaign". January 3, 2024.
- ^ a b Dinman, Emry (May 26, 2024). "Washington state GOP contributions to congressional hopefuls suggest party may have helped candidates circumvent election law". Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ "INCREASED PENALTIES FOR CAMPAIGN FINANCE OFFENSES AND LEGISLATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS" (PDF). 2003. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ Dinman, Emry (July 18, 2024). "State agency reviewing campaign cash complaint against Maycumber". Spokesman.com. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
- ^ "2024 WSLC Endorsements" (PDF). May 18, 2024. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 21, 2024.
- ^ Cornfield, Jerry (April 30, 2024). "Labor power backs a Republican for eastern Washington congressional seat". Daily Record. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ "Constitution of the Washington State Labor Council" (PDF). July 21, 2022. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ Geranios, Nicholas K. (June 19, 2024). "Spokane-area 5th District race wide open with McMorris Rodgers out". Cascade PBS. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ "On abortion: Eastern Washington congressional candidates offer positions". 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
- ^ "44 Washington Legislators Named Guardians of Small Business". nfib.com. July 15, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2021.