State Representative Pos. 1
Election Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Van De Wege (D) | 34,818 | 56.16% |
| Dan Gase (R) | 27,182 | 43.84% |
* 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
Kevin Van De Wege
- Party:
- Democrat
- City:
- Seattle, Washington
Education: Graduated from Meridian Senior High School in 1993. Holds an associate degree in fire administration from Edmonds Community College and a bachelor’s degree in social science from Washington State University. Has a master’s degree in public education from Fort Hays State University.
Work experience: Currently works for the Clallam County Fire District 3 in Sequim, Washington.
Political experience: Elected to the Washington State House of Representatives in 2006. Elected to the Washington State Senate in 2016 where he still serves.
Family: Married to Jennifer Van De Wege. They have two children.