John Edward "Jack" Cunningham III (born March 27, 1931) is a former Republican U.S. Representative from Washington's seventh district for one term from 1977 to 1979. Biography Prior to his service in the U.S. House, Cunningham served in the Washington House of Representatives from 1973 to 1975, and after that in the Washington Senate from 1975 to 1977. He served in the United States Air Force Reserve in 1953 and 1954. Cunningham lived in Des Moines, Washington. Congress Cunningham was elected as a Republican to the seventh district vacancy in a special election when U.S. Representative Brock Adams resigned to become Secretary of Transportation. However his victory in this liberal district was more the result of confusion with Adams's resignation. Cunningham lost reelection in 1978, and served from May 17, 1977 – January 3, 1979. References Biographical Directory of the United States Congress Republican Party Washington (state) state senators Republican Party members of the Washington House of Representatives 1931 births Living people Politicians from Chicago People from Des Moines, Washington Military personnel from Illinois Businesspeople from Washington (state) Seattle University alumni University of San Francisco alumni Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives from Washington (state)