Congressional races

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District 7

Name: Frank Kleschen

Office sought: U.S. Representative, District 7

Party: Republican

Campaign phone: 527-0460

Birthdate: 2-21-29

Occupation: residential real estate developer

Education: B.S., Northwestern University

Military service: U.S. Army, airborne field artillery, special forces, 43 years

Political history: precinct committee officer; candidate, state House, 1990; candidate, state House, 1992

Family: spouse: Zeita; children: Mary, Henry, Erik, Peter

Why are you running for this office?
It is my belief that I will better represent the Seventh District.

What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. a practical plan to balance the budget and eliminate the nation's debt
2. provide a health care and wellness plan at an affordable monthly premium
3. promote Seventh District goods and services to keep the economy strong

Name: Jim McDermott *

Office sought: U.S. Representative, District 7

Party: Democrat

Campaign phone: 622-6701

Birthdate: 12-28-36

Occupation: physician; U.S. Representative

Education: B.S. Wheaton College; M.D., University of Illinois

Military service: U.S. Navy Medical Corps, Lt. Comm., chief psychiatrist, Long Beach Naval Station, CA. 1968-70

Political history: U.S. Representative, 1990-present; state Senator, 1975-87; state Representative, 1971-72; Democratic nominee for governor, 1980; candidate for governor, 1972, 1984

Family: adult children: Katherine, James

Endorsements:
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO; King County Democrats
National Association of Social Workers; Washington Federation of Teachers

Why are you running for this office?
I believe there is a contructive, irreplaceable role for the federal government within the structure of American society. I wish to contribute to that role to the best of my abilities.

What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. comprehensive health care reform
2. economic fairness and security
3. environmental protection and preservation