Jim Jesernig
American politician from Washington
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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]
Jim Jesernig | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington Senate from the 8th district | |
| In office 1991–1993 | |
| Preceded by | Shirley Hankins |
| Succeeded by | Curtis Ludwig |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 8th district | |
| In office 1987–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Ray Isaacson |
| Succeeded by | Lane Bray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Politician |
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]
