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first_reported: 2026-11-13 12:50 PST
updated: 2026-11-13 12:50 PST
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# Former U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott dies at 89

Former U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott, a Democrat who represented Seattle's 7th Congressional District for 14 terms, died Thursday, according to a report.

Section: [Around Town](/seattle/section/life.md) · Entities: [Jim McDermott](/seattle/wiki/jim-mcdermott.md)

> Developing: facts are still being established. Treat early details as provisional.

## Coverage

- [FOX 13 Seattle](https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/jim-mcdermott-dies-89), 2026-11-13 12:50 PST: U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott, longtime Seattle Democrat and health care advocate, dies at 89: report

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