A candidate for Governor, State of Washington in the 2020 Washington General Election, Nov. 3

Party: Republican

Age: 60

City: Republican, Washington

Education: Attended Republic High School. Army training includes Non-commissioned Officer Leadership Academy, Air Assault School, Drill Sergeant School and Combat Engineer School.

Work experience: Police chief of Republic, Washington; former contractor in Western Washington; author.

Political experience: First run for office; finished second in Aug. 4 primary.

Family: Married to Barb Culp. Has two adult children.

Campaign financing: $2.1 million in contributions as of Oct. 2, 2020, according to the state Public Disclosure Commission, with $198,000 coming from donations under $25.