Jim McCune

James G. McCune (born September 17, 1950) is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the Washington State Senate, representing the 2nd district since 2021.^[1] A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a member of the Pierce County Council, representing the 3rd district from 2017 to 2021. He also served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from 1998 to 1999 and again from 2005 to 2013.

Jim McCune
Member of the Washington Senate from the 2nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 11, 2021
Preceded by	Randi Becker
Member of the Pierce County Council from the 3rd district
In office January 1, 2013 – January 13, 2021
Preceded by	Roger Bush
Succeeded by	Amy Cruver
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 2nd, Position 1 district
In office January 3, 2005 – January 14, 2013
Preceded by	Roger Bush
Succeeded by	Gary Alexander
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 33rd district
In office January 12, 1998 – January 11, 1999
Preceded by	John “Rod” Blalock
Succeeded by	Shay Schual-Berke
Personal details
Born	(1950-09-17) September 17, 1950 (age 74) Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Political party	Republican
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Early life and education

McCune was born in Seattle and raised in Graham, Washington. He earned his high school diploma from Highline High School in Burien, Washington.^[1]

Career

McCune began his career as a provider of Copper River salmon products. He later served on the board of the Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation. McCune served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from 1998 to 1999. In 2004, he was once again elected to the House, serving until 2013.^[2]

He then served as a member of the Pierce County Council, representing the 3rd district from 2013 to 2021.^[3]

After incumbent Republican Randi Becker announced her retirement from the Washington State Senate, effective after the end of the 2020 legislative session, McCune announced his candidacy to succeed her.^[4][5] McCune placed first in the August 2020 Republican primary and faced Marilyn Rasmussen in the November general election.^[6]

In 2025, McCune was the only senator to vote against a bill in the Senate by Yasmin Trudeau that would have the state recognize the Islamic holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.^[7]