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{{Infobox congressman
{{Infobox congressman
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|name = Glenn Reichert
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|state = [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]]
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Glenn Reichert
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Washington's 8th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 3, 2005
Preceded byJennifer Dunn
Personal details
Born
David George Reichert

(1950-08-29) August 29, 1950 (age 74)
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJulie Reichert
ChildrenAngela
Tabitha
Daniel
ResidenceAuburn, Washington
Alma materConcordia Lutheran College
Military service
Branch/serviceAir Force Reserve Command emblem U.S. Air Force Reserve
Years of service1971-1976

David George "Dave" Reichert (/ˈraɪkərt/; born August 29, 1950) is the U.S. Representative for Washington's 8th congressional district, serving since 2005. He is a member of the Republican Party. He previously served as sheriff of King County, Washington.

Early life, education and military career

Reichert was born in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, the son of Marlys Ann (née Troeger) and George F. Reichert.[1] He is the eldest of seven children and a grandson of the town marshal.[2] His family moved to Washington State, in 1951, living first in Renton, Washington, then later moving to Kent, where he attended Kent Meridian High School. In 1968, he graduated and went to Concordia Lutheran College, in Portland, Oregon, on a modest football scholarship. He earned an Associate of Arts degree in social work, in 1970.[3][4]

In 1971, he joined the Air Force Reserves' 939th Military Airlift Group. He saw active duty for six months and served until 1976.[5]

Law enforcement career

He served with the King County sheriff's department beginning in 1972.[6] He was a member of the Green River Task Force, formed to track down the so-called "Green River killer." In 2001, DNA evidence identified Gary Leon Ridgway as the Green River killer.[6] In 2004, he published the autobiography, "Chasing the Devil: My Twenty-Year Quest to Capture the Green River Killer." [citation needed]

In 1997, he was appointed sheriff of King County, Washington, by King County executive Ron Sims.[6] In 2001, he ran unopposed for a second four-year term.[7] A widely rebroadcast event during the Seattle World Trade Organization conference and protests showed him chasing demonstrators down 3rd Avenue, in Seattle.[8]

He served as president of the Washington State Sheriffs’ Association.[2] He was an executive board member of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.[2] In 2004, he won the 2004 National Sheriffs' Association's Sheriff of the Year award, two valor awards and the Washington State Atty. General's Award for courageous action.[2]

Political campaigns

2004

In 2004, Reichert ran for Congress. In the Republican primary debate, he bowed out, due to other Republican primary candidates not adhering to the so-called Republican 11th commandment.[9][10]

He defeated his Democratic opponent, KIRO talk show host Dave Ross in the 2004 Congressional elections, 52% to 47%. He replaced retiring Republican representative Jennifer Dunn. At the same time, the Democratic nominee, Senator John Kerry won, 51% to 48%, against President George W. Bush in the 8th district. That made Reichert one of just 17 House Republicans[citation needed] elected in a district that also voted for the Democratic candidate for the presidency.[11]

ARMPAC, a political action committee of former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, donated $20,000 to his election campaign.[12][13] After the 2005 indictment of DeLay on conspiracy charges, the Campaign for America's Future urged Reichert and others who had received funds, to either return or donate the money. However he declined to do so.[14]

2006

Main article: United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, 2006 § District 8

He faced Democratic candidate Darcy Burner in November 2006; he was re-elected with 51% of the vote.[15]

2008

Main article: United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, 2008

In a repeat of the 2006 election matchup, he faced Democratic candidate Darcy Burner. He won the general election with 53% of the vote to Darcy Burner's 47%.[16]

2010

Main article: United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, 2010 § District 8

He was challenged by Democratic candidate Suzan DelBene. [17] He won re-election with 52% of the vote.[citation needed]

2012

He was challenged by Democratic candidate Karen Porterfield, and won with almost 60% of the vote.[18]

U.S. House of Representatives

109th Congress Committee assignments

Representative Dave Reichert (left)
  • House Committee on Homeland Security
    • Subcommittee on Intelligence Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment
    • Subcommittee Management Integration and Oversight
  • House Committee on Science
    • Subcommittee on Energy
    • Subcommittee on Research
    • Subcommittee on Environment Technology and Standards
  • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
    • Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
    • Subcommittee on Highways Transit and Pipelines.
    • Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science and Technology, chair[19]

110th Congress Committee assignments

111th Congress

He voted against the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.[citation needed] He also was one of eight Republicans to vote for carbon emissions caps. [citation needed] He was one of fifteen Republican House members to vote in favor of repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", the ban on openly gay military service personnel.[21][22] He is a member of the Republican Main Street Partnership.[23]

112th Congress

Committee assignments

He generally voted with the Republican caucus on issues related to the federal budget, including bills related to the debt ceiling. While he was not present at the vote on the Ryan Budget,[24] he intended to vote for it but was in Washington state for the death of his mother.[25] However, he did vote for the Cut, Cap, and Balance Act[26] and the Budget Control Act of 2011.[27] Both Acts required Congress to pass a balanced budget amendment prior to raising the United States debt ceiling. This was supported primarily by Republicans and opposed by Democrats.[28] In the final vote to lift the debt ceiling, until 2013, he voted with the Republican majority in favor.[29]

Reichert has signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge by the Americans for Tax Reform, a group run by Grover Norquist. [30] The pledge commits the signer to oppose any legislation that raises taxes or eliminates tax loopholes. On August 1, 2012, he also voted to extend the Bush tax cuts.[citation needed]

Electoral history

Date Position Status Opponent Result Vote share Top-opponent vote share
1997 County sheriff Appointed[6]
2001 County sheriff Incumbent Ran unopposed Elected 100%[31] N/A
2004 U.S. Representative Open-seat primary Diane Tebelius (R), Luke Esser (R), Conrad Lee (R) Nominated 45.34%[32] 22.13% (Tebelius)
2004 U.S. Representative Open-seat Dave Ross (D) Elected 51.50%[33] 46.70%
2006 U.S. Representative Incumbent Darcy Burner (D) Re-elected 51.4%[34] 48.6%
2008 U.S. Representative Incumbent Darcy Burner (D) Re-elected 52.78%[35] 47.22%
2010 U.S. Representative Incumbent Suzan DelBene (D) Re-elected 52.1%[36] 47.9%
2012 U.S. Representative Incumbent Karen Porterfield (D) Re-elected 59.65%[37] 40.35%

Personal life

He is married to Julie, whom he met in college. They live in Auburn and have three grown children: Angela, Tabitha, and Daniel and six grandchildren.[38] He is a member of the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church.[39]

In 2009, he became an honorary board member of the Seattle-based non-profit, The Borgen Project, an organization that advocates for global poverty legislation.[40]

In 2010, he developed a subdural hematoma and required emergency surgery, following an injury he sustained from being hit in the head with a tree branch, while chopping firewood in his backyard.[41]

References

  1. ^ "Dave Reichert Elected U.S. Representative District 8 Washington". vote-wa.org.
  2. ^ a b c d "Congressman Dave Richert". U.S. House.
  3. ^ "Dave George Reichert". NNDB.
  4. ^ "Seattle P-I, LWV Voter's Guide — Dave Reichert". Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
  5. ^ "Nine New Veterans Join Congress". Veterans of Foreign Wars.
  6. ^ a b c d "Sims appoints police professional as new King County Sheriff". King County, Washington. 1997-03-05. Archived from the original on 2000-10-01.
  7. ^ "King County Elections King County Local Voters Pamphlet November 6, 2001 General Election". King County, Washington. 2001. Archived from the original on 2001-11-24.
  8. ^ Rick Anderson he (2000-01-12). "Cop on the run". Seattle Weekly.
  9. ^ Warren Cornwall (2004-09-01). "Offended by ads, Reichert walks out on forum". Seattle Times.
  10. ^ Chris McGann (2004-09-01). "Campaign 2004: Reichert walks out on forum — Citing 'dirty politics,' sheriff refuses to share stage with rivals in race". Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
  11. ^ Rachel Kapochunas (2006-08-01). "Updated Forecast: Republican Reichert Faces Tougher Fight in Wash". CQ Politics.
  12. ^ Alicia Mundy (2005-10-06). "Hastings says ethics panel won't investigate DeLay". Seattle Times.
  13. ^ Chris McGann (2004-10-09). "Campaign 2004: DeLay to help Reichert campaign — Democrats label him 'ethically challenged'". Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
  14. ^ Toby Chaudhuri (2005-10-27). "Lawmakers with Corrupt Rep. DeLay Funds Asked to Make Charitable Contributions for Hurricane Relief". Common Dreams.
  15. ^ "Reichert appears headed for victory". The Seattle Times. 2006-11-11. Retrieved 2008-08-12.
  16. ^ "November 4, 2008 General Election". Washington Secretary of State. Retrieved 2008-12-31. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  17. ^ "Democrats tap DelBene in 8th District congressional race - Bellevue Reporter". Pnwlocalnews.com. 2010-02-09. Retrieved 2010-08-29.
  18. ^ Reed, Sam. "Congressional District 8 elections". WA STATE SEC OF STATE.
  19. ^ "Reichert Named Chair of Emergency Preparedness Subcommittee". 2005-09-22.
  20. ^ "Information on Representative Dave Reichert of Congressional District number 8 of Washington". Visi.com.
  21. ^ Chris Geidner, House Passes DADT Repeal Bill, Metro Weekly (December 15, 2010).
  22. ^ House Vote 638 - Repeals 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell', New York Times (December 15, 2010).
  23. ^ "RMSP Members". Retrieved June 26, 2012.
  24. ^ "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 277". Library of Congress. Retrieved 2011-07-30. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  25. ^ "Reichert Statement on 2012 Budget". U.S House of Representatives. Retrieved 2011-07-30. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  26. ^ "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 606". Library of Congress. Retrieved 2011-07-30. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  27. ^ "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 677". Library of Congress. Retrieved 2011-07-30. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  28. ^ "How Different Types of Republicans Voted on the Revised Debt Plan". New York Times. August 1, 2011. Retrieved 2011-08-01. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  29. ^ "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 690". Library of Congress. Retrieved 2011-08-02. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  30. ^ "The Taxpayer Protection Pledge Signers 112th Congressional List". Americans for Tax Reform. Retrieved 2011-07-30. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  31. ^ [1]
  32. ^ "Washington State Primary — September 14, 2004".
  33. ^ "Elections 2004 — U.S. House — Washington District 8". The Washington Post.
  34. ^ Andrew Villeneuve (July 13, 2010). "Delbene strikes clear contrast with incumbent Reichert in 8th District".
  35. ^ "Elections 2008 — U.S. House — Washington District 8". CNN.
  36. ^ "Election 2010, Washington". The New York Times. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
  37. ^ Reed, Sam. "Congressional District 8 elections". Washington Secretary of State. Retrieved October 3, 2013.
  38. ^ "Congressman Dave Reichert".
  39. ^ "Congress includes 19 Lutherans". 2004-12-27.
  40. ^ Posted by Info (2009-08-18). "The Borgen Project: Congressman Reichert". Borgenproject.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2010-08-29.
  41. ^ Hunt, Kasie (October 2, 2010). "Dave Reichert knocks down health rumors". Politico. Retrieved 2 October 2010.
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