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. 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.

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.

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

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. McCune placed first in the August 2020 Republican primary and defeated Marilyn Rasmussen in the November general election.

In 2025, McCune was the only senator to vote against a bill by Democratic senator Yasmin Trudeau that would have the state officially recognize the Islamic holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.