Joel Kretz
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A candidate for 7th District Representative, Position 2, Legislative District 7 (Northeastern Washington) in the 2018 Washington Primary Election
Party: Republican
Age: 67
City: Wauconda, Washington
Education: Graduated from Mercer Island High School in 1975. Attended Olympic College and Green River College.
Political Experience: Elected to current House seat representing the 7th Legislative District every two years since 2004. Has served as deputy minority leader.
Work Experience: Owns a ranch, raises cattle and horses, and has a small timber business; former president of Okanogan County Farm Bureau.
Family: Married. Has adult son.
Campaign contributions: Raised about $88,700, as of Oct. 5, 2020. Top donors include the Washington Beverage Association Political Action Committee, Georgia-Pacific Company, BNSF Railway Company and Philips 66 Company.
More about Joel Kretz
Race Results
Candidate | Votes | Pct |
---|---|---|
Joel Kretz (R) | 17,169 | 63.09% |
Mike Bell (D) | 4,590 | 16.87% |
Crystal Oliver (D) | 4,239 | 15.58% |
Christine A. Ives (N) | 1,214 | 4.46% |