Jim Walsh is a Republican representing Washington's 19th Legislative District in the state House of Representatives, Position 1. Born on May 6, 1964, in Jacksonville, Florida, he resides in Aberdeen, Washington, and is a father of five children. Elected in 2016 as only the third Republican to represent the district since the 1940s, he broke a long-standing Democratic hold and has been re-elected with strong margins, including over 60% in recent cycles. His priorities include creating family-wage jobs, funding schools, protecting taxpayers, property rights, and gun rights, as well as diversifying coastal economies. Notable positions include Ranking Republican Member on the Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee, Assistant Ranking Member on State Government & Tribal Relations, and service on Capital Budget and other committees. He chaired the Washington State Republican Party in 2024 and previously led the Grays Harbor County Republican Party.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated cum laude with a BA in English and Classical Languages from Amherst College in 1986.
• Professional Background: Founded and operates a small publishing company since 1998; contributed columns to the Aberdeen Daily World; coached boys' and girls' basketball teams.
• Political Experience:
  • Washington State House of Representatives, District 19, Position 1 .
  • Chair, Washington Republican Party .
  • Chair, Grays Harbor County Republican Party .