Dave Reichert
American politician and former sheriff
Born
August 29th, 1950
75 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Washington's 8th congressional district from 2005 to 2019. Prior to entering politics, worked as a sheriff in King County, Washington, holding the position for 23 years. Played a significant role in law enforcement and was involved in high-profile cases, including the Green River Killer investigation. Ran for various political offices, including state and congressional seats, and was part of the Republican Party.
Served in Congress for 14 years
Was King County Sheriff for 23 years
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