Dave Reichert | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 8th district | |
In office January 3, 2005 – January 3, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Jennifer Dunn |
Succeeded by | Kim Schrier |
30th Sheriff of King County | |
In office March 5, 1997 – January 3, 2005 | |
Preceded by | James Montgomery |
Succeeded by | Sue Rahr |
Personal details | |
Born | David George Reichert August 29, 1950 Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Julie Reichert |
Children | 3 |
Education | Concordia University, Oregon (AA) |
Military service | |
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Years of service | 1971–1976 |
Unit | U.S. Air Force Reserve |
David George Reichert (/ˈraɪkərt/ RY-kərt; born August 29, 1950) is an American politician and former police officer who served as the U.S. representative for Washington's suburban 8th congressional district as a Republican from 2005 to 2019. He served as the elected sheriff of King County from 1997 to 2005.
In September 2017 Reichert announced he would retire from Congress after his seventh term.[1]
Reichert is running for governor of Washington in 2024.[2][3][4]