Benancio "Ben" Garcia III
A candidate for U.S. Representative, Congressional District 4 in the 2022 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 2
Party: Republican
Age: 52
City: Grandview, Washington
Education: Graduated from Sunnyside High School in 1990. Earned a bachelor’s degree from Central Washington University in 2006.
Work experience: Organizes a flea market in Sunnyside and advises small businesses. Served in the Army National Guard from 1995-2003 and on active duty from 2003-08. Worked for 10 years as a U.S. Department of Agriculture loan underwriter.
Political experience: Ran unsuccessfully for Congress in Washington’s 4th Congressional District in 2022, receiving 1.4% of votes in the primary.
Family: Married. Has two adult children and nine grandchildren.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Newhouse (R) | 38,095 | 25.52% |
| Doug White (D) | 37,574 | 25.17% |
| Loren Culp (R) | 32,376 | 21.69% |
| Jerrod Sessler (R) | 18,325 | 12.27% |
| Brad Klippert (R) | 15,257 | 10.22% |
| Corey Gibson (R) | 5,047 | 3.38% |
| Benancio “Ben” Garcia III (R) | 2,133 | 1.43% |
| Jacek Kobiesa (R) | 481 | 0.32% |
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