Tony Kiepe
A candidate for House Pos. 1, Legislative District 3 (central Spokane) in the 2024 Washington General Election, Nov. 5
Party: Republican
Age: 62
City: Spokane, Washington
Education: Attended high school in Memphis, Tennessee. Earned a bachelor degree in biology, with minors in chemistry and business from the University of Memphis, followed by a master's of business administration from the same school in 1996.
Political experience: Kiepe unsuccessfully sought appointment to the City Council in 2016. He ran unsuccessfully for City Council in 2017 and 2019.
Work experience: Kiepe moved to Spokane in 2000 and worked as director of sales at Hollister-Stier, but he was laid off when Jubilant bought the company. He then owned Rapid Refill, an ink and toner replacement business, before shutting down the business and becoming a health care consultant for AristaPoint. He has since retired.
Family: Married to Diane Keipe. They have four children.
Campaign finances: Has raised more than $19,000 as of Oct. 2, 2024, including a $6,000 in loans, according to the Public Disclosure Commission. Notable donors include Mary Moldenhauer, widow of esteemed musicologist Hans Moldenhauer; Spokane County GOP Chair MJ Bolt; and Dave Lucas, a former Senate and House candidate in the district.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Natasha Hill (D) | 43,735 | 58.79% |
| Tony Kiepe (R) | 30,658 | 41.21% |
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