Richard Schrock
A candidate for Insurance Commissioner, State of Washington in the 2016 Washington General Election, Nov. 8
Party: Republican
Age: 80
City: Lynnwood, WA
Education: Attended St. Martin’s College in Lacy, Wash., did not earn degree.
Political experience: Serving his second term as Snohomish County Fire District 1 commissioner.
Work experience: Part-time consultant on communications, advertising and public relations. Member of Snohomish County Emergency Radio System, Lake Stickney Conservancy and Sno-King Watershed Council. Served as director of state Department of Commerce in Gov. John Spellman’s administration.
Family: Single.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Kreidler (D) | 1,577,521 | 58.58% |
| Richard Schrock (R) | 1,115,365 | 41.42% |
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