Mike McCormack facts for kids
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Claude George Michael "Mike" McCormack (born December 14, 1921 – died November 7, 2020) was an American politician. A politician is someone who works in government, helping to make decisions for the country. Mike McCormack served as a U.S. Representative for the state of Washington from 1971 to 1981. This means he was elected to speak for the people of Washington in the United States Congress. He was a member of the Democratic Party.
Early Life and Education
Mike McCormack was born in Baltimore, Ohio. He went to college and studied at two universities: the University of Toledo and Washington State University. His education helped prepare him for a career in public service.
A Career in Politics
McCormack spent ten years representing Washington's Fourth Congressional District. This district is a specific area of the state that he was elected to serve. As a U.S. Representative, he worked in Washington, D.C., helping to create laws and policies for the country. He was part of the Democratic Party, one of the two main political parties in the United States.
Later Years
In 1980, when he was 59 years old, Mike McCormack tried to be elected for a sixth time. However, that year, Ronald Reagan won the presidential election by a very large amount. This made it hard for many Democrats to win their elections. McCormack lost his election to Sid Morrison. Mike McCormack passed away in Medford, Oregon, on November 7, 2020, at the age of 98.
