FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 20, 2024
CONTACT: Peter Graves, pgraves@axiomstrategies.com

Jacquelin Maycumber Announces for Congress 5th District
"My primary focus will be on ensuring our nation's safety by securing our borders"

Statement from State Representative Jacquelin Maycumber:

With the unwavering support of my family and the backing of our community, I am announcing my candidacy to serve as the U.S. Representative for the 5th Congressional District, a role previously held by my friend and mentor, Cathy McMorris Rodgers. My journey as a mother, farmer and former law enforcement officer has equipped me with a unique blend of experiences that I have leveraged to enhance the quality of life for the residents of Eastern Washington. As a Washington State Legislator currently serving the largest district in the state, I know the importance of listening to every voice. I am committed to engaging with communities from Republic to Pomeroy, Cusick to Spokane Valley, Walla Walla to Ritzville, and everywhere in between. As a farmer, I will continue to fight for the voice of rural Washington.

My primary focus will be on ensuring our nation's safety by securing our borders, thereby protecting our economy and communities from the threats of human trafficking and the influx of narcotics like Fentanyl. 

Securing the Snake River dams is crucial for energy production, agriculture and transportation.  These dams play a significant role in providing hydroelectric power, irrigation and facilitating navigation for transportation.  Therefore, ensuring the security and stability of these dams is vital for the overall well-being and development of the region they serve and I promise to continue fighting to protect them.

Seven years ago, I made a promise to represent the people of Eastern Washington in Olympia, focusing on safeguarding our children’s education, supporting our veterans, defending our constitutional rights, protecting our families from the escalation of crime. I am proud to have fulfilled these promises, 1) creating the Veterans Service Officer Program, which has secured millions in federal funds owed to our veterans. The success of this program is now a bill in Congress, waiting to be implemented nationwide. 2) The introduction of a High School pre-apprenticeship program aimed at refocusing our education system on preparing students for their future careers. And, 3) I worked tirelessly and succeeded at lowering the costs of prescription drugs, including an Insulin cap, ahead of federal action.

Despite being told achieving anything as a Republican in the Washington State Legislature would be impossible, I accomplished many substantial policies that bettered the lives of the people of Washington State. I succeed in a partisan Olympia by putting principles above politics with an unsurpassed level of integrity and work ethic. My dedication to service is driven by a heart of a servant and the spirit of a warrior. I will continue these principles in DC as we strive not only for our children’s future but for the future of this great nation.

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Maycumber Congressional Campaign Advisory Board:

Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels, Public Safety Advisor
Spokane County Commissioner Chair Mary Kuney, County Advisor
Russ Vaagen, Timber Advisor
Cat Nicols, Spokane County Senior Director of Community Affairs, Veterans Advisor
Max Kuney IV, Transportation Advisor
9th District Representative Joe Schmick, Agricultural Advisor
16th District Senator Perry Dozier, Snake River Dam Advisor
9th District State Representative Mary Dye, Columbia River Basin Advisor
Spokane Realtor Darin Watkins, Housing Advisor
4th District State Representative Suzanne Schmidt Workforce Advisor 

I am honored to have received early endorsements from respected leaders across the state, including:

• Spokane County Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 2916

• County Sheriffs Ferry County Raymond Maycumber, Stevens County Brad Manke, and Pend Oreille County Glenn Blakeslee

• Stevens County Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 4333

• 7th District State Senator Shelly Short

• 7th District Representative Joel Kretz

• 8th District State Senator Matt Boehnke

• 8th District State Representative April Connors

• 16th State District Representative Mark Klicker and Skyler Rude

• Spokane County Commissioner Chair Mary Kuney

• Spokane County Clerk Tim Fitzgerald

• Spokane Valley City Council Al Markel

• Curt Holmes Kalispel Tribe vice-chair

• The Kalispel Tribe

• Doreen and Alice Moran Pend Oreille County

• Brian Whitely

• Andrew and Danielle Holstine

• Pend Oreille County Commissioner John Gentle

• Grant and Linda Peterson, former Associate FEMA Director confirmed under two presidents, former Spokane County Commissioner

• Mayor of Chewelah Gregory McCunn

• Deer Park City Council Billy Costello

• Pend Oreille County Auditor Marianne Nichols

• Ray Livingston, wildlife control operator, TV personality

And many more….

Throughout my legislative career, I have been privileged to receive numerous distinguished honors for my service, including Washington Farm Bureau Legislative Champion, Legislator of the Year from Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (2020), Washington State Council of Police and Sheriffs (2019), National Rural Jobs Coalition (2019) and the Washington State K12 Science Technology Engineering and Math (2023). My commitment to hunting rights has been acknowledged by the Hunters Heritage Council, and I have been awarded the National Federation of Independent Business “Guardian of Small Business Award” (2022).  I have a NRA A+ lifetime vote record fighting to secure our constitutional right to protect our families from rising crime.

As I embark on this campaign, I do so with a proven record and the promise to fight tirelessly for the people of the 5th Congressional District, ensuring a brighter, safer future for all.

Strong economy
Strong families
Strong country
Eastern Washington Strong

Jacquelin Maycumber
votemaycumber.com

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