George Nethercutt

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George Nethercutt
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 5th district
In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 2005
Preceded by	Tom Foley
Succeeded by	Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Personal details
Born	George Rector Nethercutt Jr. (1944-10-07)October 7, 1944 Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Died	June 14, 2024(2024-06-14) (aged 79) Colorado, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Mary Beth Socha ​ (m. 1977)​
Children	2
Education	Washington State University (BA) Gonzaga University (JD)

George Rector Nethercutt Jr. (October 7, 1944 – June 14, 2024) was an American lawyer, author, and politician. A member of the Republican Party, he rose to national attention upon his election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1994, when he defeated Tom Foley, the speaker of the house, in Washington's 5th congressional district. Nethercutt served five terms and left the House in 2004, when he mounted an unsuccessful bid for the U.S. Senate.