John Richard McCoy, a Democratic Party politician from Washington state, lived from October 29, 1943, through June 20, 2023 (Tulalip Tribes of Washington). He was chosen to fill a vacancy in the State Senate in 2013 and now represents the 38th Legislative District. In the Washington House of Representatives, he previously spent more than ten years (2003–2013).
In the state senate, McCoy was the sole self-identified Native American. He was one of the two Native Americans serving in the state senate at the time, the other being Jeff Morris (a Tsimshian). June 6, 2023 saw the announcement of his passing. McCoy had become involved in the Democratic Party after joining. He won the state representative election in 2002. He was elected to office multiple times and served from 2003 to 2013.
John McCoy (politician) cause of death
McCoy, 77, announced his retirement in April of last year, citing his struggles with diabetes and chronic obstructive lung disease. At the time, he served as the Senate Democratic Caucus’ chairman.
Before leaving the U.S. Air Force in 1981, McCoy had 20 years of service. Before beginning a management career in the private sector, he worked as a computer specialist for the White House.