Mike Kreidler
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A candidate for Insurance Commissioner, State of Washington in the 2012 Washington Primary
Party: Democratic
Age: 81
City: Tumwater, Washington
Education: Graduated from Gen. Curtis High School in University Place; Earned undergraduate and Doctor of Optometry degrees from Pacific University; Earned master’s degree in Public Health from UCLA in 1972.
Political experience: State insurance commissioner since 2001; member of U.S. House of Representatives, 1993-94; Washington state senator, 1985-92; Washington state representative, 1977-84; North Thurston County school board, 1973-76.
Work experience: Former member Northwest Power Planning Council; former regional director Department of Health and Human Services; owned optometrist practice for 20 years; former member U.S. Air Force Reserve.
Campaign Fundraising: Raised almost $39,000 as of Sept. 8; largest donors include Washington Education Association and Justice for All PAC at $4,000 and Washington Medical PAC, Washington Dental PAC and Carpenters Union for $2,000.
Family: Married to Lela Kreidler. Has three grown children.
Contact information
- Web: mikekreidler.com
Race Results
Candidate | Votes | Pct |
---|---|---|
Mike Kreidler (D) | 643,746 | 54.63% |
John Adams (R) | 257,149 | 21.82% |
Scott Reilly (R) | 218,523 | 18.54% |
Brian Berend (I) | 59,055 | 5.01% |