State legislator is latest to jump in race for McMorris Rodgers' seat
State Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber launched a bid for Congress on Tuesday, joining a growing crowd of Republicans looking to succeed U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers when she retires next year.
Maycumber, a Republic resident and state lawmaker since 2017, said in a statement that she’ll focus on “ensuring our nation’s safety by securing our borders, thereby protecting our economy and communities from the threats of human trafficking and the influx of narcotics like fentanyl.”
She also vowed to fight against removal of four dams on the lower Snake River in eastern Washington due to their “significant role” in providing hydroelectric power, irrigation and transportation.
In December, the Biden administration announced a deal with four tribes in the region and the states of Oregon and Washington to restore salmon populations in the river. Critics say it clears the way for eventual removal of the dams. Supporters emphasize that breaching the dams would require congressional approval.
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