Joel Kretz
A candidate for State Representative, position 2, Legislative District 7 (Northeastern Washington) in the 2016 Washington General Election, Nov. 8
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) | 40,744 | 77.17% |
| Mike Foster (L) | 12,051 | 22.83% |
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