Jim Jacks

We met Jim Jacks at the Young Democrats Convention earlier this year, and recognized him as Progressive Majority material and put him into the farm team. Jim, 38, is the former SW Washington liaison for Gov. Gregoire, and was elected to replace retiring moderate Rep. Bill Fromhold in the 49th Legislative District in Vancouver. In addition to working for the Governor, Jim has served as a citizen advocate for the City of Vancouver and as a staff member of the Environmental Federation of Oregon and the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable. Jim was a first-time candidate, and he has been thankful for the fundraising and field advice we shared with him. This was an excellent opportunity to support a young candidate in SW Washington, the fastest growing suburban region of the state. Jim will be a progressive leader in the legislature, particularly in protecting the environment and advocating for smart growth.