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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