Joel Kretz
A candidate for State Representative, Pos. 2, Legislative District 7 (Northeastern Washington) in the 2014 Nov. 4 Washington General Election
Party: Republican
Age: 68
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.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Joel Kretz (R) | 38,585 | 83.06% |
| Ronnie Rae (c) | 7,871 | 16.94% |
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