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Jack Thomas Whitmore (born August 14, 1958) is an American politician currently serving as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Albany's 3rd congressional district. A member of the Social Democratic Party, he was originally elected to represent Albany's 6th congressional district in 1985.

Early life
Whitmore was born in 1958 to a middle class family from Seattle, Washington. In June of 1971, he moved to Boise, Idaho, to attend Boise State University. He graduated with a Juris Doctor and a Bachelor of Science in political science.

Following his gaduation, he became a professor of political science at the University of Idaho until 1985. He then moved to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to run for Congress in the 6th congressional district of Albany.