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Dan Newhouse

A candidate for U.S. Representative, Congressional District 4 in the 2020 Washington General Election, Nov. 3

Party: Republican

Age: 68

City: Sunnyside, Washington

Education: Graduated from Sunnyside High School in 1973. Earned a bachelor’s in agricultural economics from Washington State University in 1977.

Political experience: Elected to Congress in 2014. Previously served as director of Washington Department of Agriculture 2009-2013, and before that as a state representative 2003-2009.

Work experience: Third-generation farmer. His family still operates an 850-acre farm near Sunnyside, growing hops, tree fruit and grapes.

Family: Married. Has two adult children.

Campaign contributions: Reported raising $1.6 million with $871,000 cash on hand as of June 30, 2022. 

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Race Results

Candidate Votes Pct
Dan Newhouse (R) 202,108 66.31%
Doug McKinley (D) 102,667 33.69%

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