Joel Kretz
A candidate for House Pos. 2, Legislative District 7 (Northeastern Washington) in the 2020 Washington General Election, Nov. 3
Party: Republican
Age: 69
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) | 62,615 | 75.12% |
| JJ Wandler (I) | 20,735 | 24.88% |
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