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Jack H. McDonald
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 19th district |
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| In office January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1973 |
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| Preceded by | Billie S. Farnum |
| Succeeded by | William S. Broomfield |
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| Born | June 28, 1932 Detroit, Michigan |
| Died | August 17, 2022 (aged 90) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Wayne State University |
| Occupation | consultant, lobbyist, politician |
Jack H. McDonald (June 28, 1932 – August 17, 2022) was an American lawyer and politician. He was from the state of Michigan. Jack McDonald served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was a representative from 1967 to 1973.
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Jack McDonald's Early Life and Career
Jack McDonald was born in Detroit, Michigan. He grew up and went to school in White Lake Township and Detroit. He later attended Wayne State University.
Becoming a Community Leader
In 1960, McDonald worked for the Bureau of the Census. He was a supervisor for the census in Wayne County. This job helped him understand his community better.
He then became a local leader. In 1961, he was elected supervisor of Redford Township. He was reelected in 1963 and again in 1964. In 1965, he became the chairman of the Wayne County Board of Supervisors. This meant he helped lead the county government. In 1967, he joined a special group called the Republican Task Force on Urban Affairs. This group worked on issues in cities.
Serving in the U.S. Congress
In 1966, Jack McDonald decided to run for a bigger role. He became the Republican Party candidate. He ran for a seat in the Michigan's 19th congressional district.
Winning a Seat in Washington
McDonald won the election against the current representative, Billie S. Farnum. Farnum was a Democrat. This win sent Jack McDonald to the U.S. Congress. He served three terms in total. His time in Congress lasted from January 3, 1967, to January 3, 1973.
Running for Reelection
In 1972, something called "redistricting" happened. This means the lines of the congressional districts were redrawn. Because of this, McDonald ended up running in the same district as another experienced Republican. This was Representative William S. Broomfield. McDonald lost to Broomfield in the Republican primary election. This meant he did not get to run for Congress again that year.
Life After Congress
After leaving Congress, Jack McDonald continued to work. He became a consultant and a lobbyist. A lobbyist is someone who tries to influence government decisions. They work for groups or companies. McDonald worked with a law firm called Verner, Liipfert, Bernhard, McPherson and Hand.
He lived in the Outer Banks, North Carolina. Jack McDonald passed away on August 17, 2022. He was 90 years old.
