U.S. Representative
Election Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Dave Reichert (R) | 155,067 | 52.27% |
| Suzan DelBene (D) | 141,584 | 47.73% |
* Race percentages are calculated with data from the Secretary of State's Office, which omits write-in votes from its calculations when there are too few to affect the outcome. The Spokane County Auditor's Office may have slightly different percentages than are reflected here because its figures include any write-in votes.
The Candidates
Dave Reichert
- Party:
- Republican
- City:
- Tacoma, Washington
Education: Graduated from Kent Meridian High School in 1968. Holds an associate degree from Concordia Lutheran College.
Work experience: Served un the U.S. Air Force Reserve from 1971 to 1976. Worked as a police officer in King County from 1972 to 1997. Served as King County sheriff from 1997 to 2004.
Political experience: Served as King County sheriff from 1997 to 2004. Served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2005 to 2019.
Family: Married to Julie Reichert. Has three children.