title: Jeremie Dufault
text: # Jeremie Dufault
  
  Jeremie Joseph Dufault (born 1978) is an American attorney, businessman, and politician serving as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 15th district. Elected in 2018, Dufault's district includes the eastern half of Yakima County.
  
  ## Early life and education
  
  Dufault was born in Selah, Washington and raised in Yakima, Washington, where attended A.C. Davis High School. A member of the United States Army Reserve, Dufault served in Kuwait and Afghanistan. He was also a member of the Judge Advocate General's Corps. Dufault graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and earned a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School.
  
  ## Career
  
  After returning to Yakima, Washington, Dufault became a real estate developer, specializing in senior, student, and family housing. Dufault was elected to the Washington House of Representatives in 2018 and took office on January 14, 2019.
  
  ## Awards
  
  * 2020 Guardians of Small Business. Presented by NFIB.
  