Joyce McDonald (born December 14, 1952) is an American politician from the state of Washington. A member of the Republican Party, McDonald served as a councilor for Pierce County, Washington from 2009 to 2016. She served in the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 25th district, from 1997–2001, 2003–2008, 2017–2018.
Joyce McDonald | |
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Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 25th district | |
In office January 9, 2017 – January 14, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Hans Zeiger |
Succeeded by | Chris Gildon |
In office January 13, 2003 – January 12, 2009 | |
Preceded by | Sarah Casada |
Succeeded by | Bruce Dammeier |
In office January 13, 1997 – January 8, 2001 | |
Preceded by | Sarah Casada |
Succeeded by | Sarah Casada |
Member of the Pierce County Council from the 2nd District | |
In office January 1, 2009 – January 3, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Calvin Goings |
Succeeded by | Pam Roach |
Personal details | |
Born | Scotland, United Kingdom | December 14, 1952
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Gary McDonald |
Children | 4 |
McDonald is from Puyallup, Washington. She ran for Pierce County Councilor in 2008, and won. She ran for reelection in 2012.[1] She ran against incumbent Denny Heck for the United States House of Representatives in Washington's 10th congressional district in the 2014 elections, losing by 9 points.[2][3]