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) net worth at time of death
At the time of his death, John McCoy’s net worth was reportedly between $5 million and $10 million. The Snohomish County Council chose McCoy to fill the position left open by Senator Nick Harper’s resignation on November 27, 2013. In the 38th Legislative District of Washington, McCoy received the most votes out of all the Democratic Precinct Committee Officers. On April 17, 2020, he announced his resignation from the State Senate due to health concerns. June Robinson, a nominee, took his place.