Joe Pakootas
A candidate for U.S. Representative, Congressional District 5 in the 2014 Nov. 4 Washington General Election
Party: Democrat
Age: 68
City: Inchelium, WA
Education: Graduated from Inchelium High School in 1975. Attended Eastern Washington University. Received executive MBA University of Washington 2006.
Political experience: Former tribal chairman of the Colville Confederated Tribes; member tribal business council 1987-99, 2001-13. Unsuccessfully ran for U.S. Congress 5th District seat in 2014.
Work experience: Enterprise Executive Officer for the Nez Perce Tribe. Former chief executive officer Colville Tribal Federal Corp. Worked in logging, construction. Former executive director of medical and dental services for Kalispel Tribe.
Family: Married. Has four adult children.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) | 134,895 | 60.69% |
| Joe Pakootas (D) | 87,390 | 39.31% |
Related Coverage
McMorris Rodgers raises 12 times the money as her foe
WASHINGTON – Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers has raised about 12 times as much money as her Democratic challenger in the first three months of this year, reports filed with the Federal Elections Commission show. Joe Pakootas, chief executive officer of the Colville Tribal Federal Corporation, brought in campaign contributions of $28,951 between January and March, while McMorris Rodgers raised $363,324.
Joe Pakootas, Colville Tribe CEO, starts run for U.S. House
As a member of Congress gains stature in Washington, D.C., opponents often have more trouble defeating them in elections back home. Eastern Washington Democrats are hoping the reverse is true this year as Joe Pakootas prepares to run against Republican Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers. He’s counting on a boost from the public’s general low opinion of Congress, and thinks its partisan wrangling and its short time in session will work against the 10-year incumbent who is part of Republican leadership.
Pakootas hopes McMorris Rodgers’ rank works against her
Pakootas hopes McMorris Rodgers’ rank works against her