John McCoy (American politician)
John McCoy | |
|---|---|
lulilaš | |
| Member of the Washington Senate from the 38th district | |
| In office November 27, 2013 – April 17, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Nick Harper |
| Succeeded by | June Robinson |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 38th district | |
| In office January 13, 2003 – November 27, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Aaron Reardon |
| Succeeded by | June Robinson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Richard McCoy October 29, 1943 Tulalip, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | June 6, 2023 (aged 79) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Janet Jean McCoy (m. 1965) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | El Capitan High School |
| Profession |
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| Website | Official website |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1961–1981 |
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John Richard McCoy (Lushootseed: lulilaš, October 29, 1943 – June 6, 2023) was a Tulalip politician of the Democratic Party based in the state of Washington. In 2013, he was appointed to the State Senate to fill a vacancy and represent the 38th Legislative District. He previously served more than 10 years in the Washington House of Representatives (2003–2013).
McCoy was the only self-identified Native American in the State Senate. In 2013, along with Jeff Morris (Tsimshian), he was one of the two Native Americans in the state legislature.