Jeremie Dufault Explained

Jeremie Dufault
State House:Washington
District:15th
Alongside:Bruce Chandler
Term Start:January 14, 2019
Predecessor:David Taylor
Birth Name:Jeremie Joseph Dufault
Birth Place:Selah, Washington, U.S.
Education:University of Pennsylvania (JD)
Harvard University (JD)
Party:Republican
Battles:War in Afghanistan

Jeremie Joseph Dufault[1] (born 1978)[2] is an American attorney, businessman, and politician serving as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 15th district. Elected in 2018, Dufault's district includes the eastern half of Yakima County.[3]

Early life and education

Dufault was born in Selah, Washington and raised in Yakima, Washington, where attended A.C. Davis High School. A member of the United States Army Reserve, Dufault served in Kuwait and Afghanistan. He was also a member of the Judge Advocate General's Corps. Dufault graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and earned a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School.[4] [5]

Career

After returning to Yakima, Washington, Dufault became a real estate developer, specializing in senior, student, and family housing. Dufault was elected to the Washington House of Representatives in 2018 and took office on January 14, 2019.[6]

Awards

Notes and References

  1. Web site: textsJAGC personnel and activity directory and personnel policies. Office of the Judge Advocate General. 2009. 2021-12-21.
  2. Web site: Legislative Manual 2021-2022. Washington State Legislature.
  3. Web site: About Rep. Jeremie Dufault. 2020-06-04. Jeremie Dufault. en-US.
  4. Web site: About - Elect Jeremie Dufault - State Representative - 15th District - Position 2. 2020-06-04. www.electjeremie.com.
  5. https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/183004/jeremie-dufault Jeremie Dufault's Biography
  6. Web site: Jeremie Dufault. 2020-06-04. Ballotpedia. en.
  7. Web site: https://www.nfib.com/content/news/guardian-of-small-business/44-washington-legislators-named-guardians-of-small-business/ . 44 Washington Legislators Named Guardians of Small Business . nfib.com . July 15, 2020 . September 11, 2021.