Carter was born in 1924, living longer than any other former U.S. president. He passed away Sunday afternoon in Plains, Georgia.
SEATTLE — Washington state leaders are reacting to the news that President Jimmy Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100.
Carter was born in 1924, living longer than any other former U.S. president. The Carter Center announced he passed away Sunday afternoon in Plains, Georgia.
Governor Jay Inslee
“There are many reasons to reflect on the legacy of former President Jimmy Carter. One is the vision he had for renewable energy that is now being realized. Reagan took down Carter’s White House solar panels, but now they are sprouting up all over the country.
Carter once told me that if we had continued his efficiency standards, we would be free of Middle East oil dependence. His dream is alive and growing. Thank you, Jimmy Carter.”
U.S. Senator Patty Murray
“President Jimmy Carter lived a life of public service long after he left the White House. His kindness and compassion—whether through his philanthropy here at home or his tireless efforts to broker peace around the world—were a model for all Americans. He will be greatly missed.”
In February 2023 the Carter Center announced Carter chose to end medical treatment and receive hospice care at his home in Plains, Georgia. A few months later, the family shared that former First Lady Rosalynn Carter was diagnosed with dementia. She passed away in November 2023.
Carter served one term in the White House from 1977 to 1981 after winning the general election in 1976, running on the Democratic ticket. His administration endured several formidable challenges, including a major energy crisis, a rough economy following a recession, and the Iran hostage crisis.”
U.S. Senator Mariah Cantwell
“Jimmy Carter rose from humble rural beginnings to become a decorated Naval officer, a successful businessperson, and the President of the United States. He promised and delivered Americans the truth in a time of political division and mistrust.
President Carter was one of the first Presidents to truly understand the value of protecting and preserving our nation’s public lands and waters. We owe preservation of premiere Alaskan wilderness and many other wild places to his leadership.
We will be forever grateful to President Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, for their dedication to Habitat for Humanity and the work they did to provide more affordable housing. My heart and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.”
Tegna Digital contributed to this story.