Barry Knowles
A candidate for U.S. Representative, Congressional District 4 in the 2024 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 6
Party: Democrat
Age: 60
City: Yakima, Washington
Education: Graduated from Central Valley High School in Spokane Valley in 1982. Attended South Seattle Community College in 1988 but did not complete a degree.
Work experience: Currently a licensed home inspector and general contractor. Joined the U.S. Coast Guard in 1982, serving for seven years, then ran a construction company and a company that processed drugs for destruction from military bases, hospitals and pharmacies.
Political experience: Knowles, who lives in King County, ran unsuccessfully for Washington’s 47th Legislative District in 2014, 2016 and 2022, and for Washington’s 27th Legislative District in 2020.
Family: In a long-term, committed relationship. Has five children, all adults, from a previous marriage.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Jerrod Sessler (R) | 51,020 | 33.08% |
| Dan Newhouse (R) | 36,073 | 23.39% |
| Tiffany Smiley (R) | 29,761 | 19.30% |
| Mary Baechler (D) | 22,353 | 14.49% |
| Misty Jane “Birdie” Muchlinski (D) | 9,593 | 6.22% |
| Barry Knowles (D) | 3,329 | 2.16% |
| Benancio “Ben” Garcia III (I) | 1,389 | 0.90% |
| John Malan (M) | 711 | 0.46% |
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