Keith Wagoner
A candidate for Washington Secretary of State, State of Washington in the 2022 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 2
Party: Republican
City: Bonney Lake, Washington
Education: Graduated from Burlington Edison High School in Burlington, Washington, in 1979. Graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1984 with a bachelor's of science in physical oceanography. Received a master's degree in global leadership from the University of San Diego.
Work experience: Served in the Navy as a naval officer helicopter pilot for 23 years before retiring in 2007.
Political experience: Elected to the state Senate in 2018. Served on the Sedro Wooley City Council for five years and was elected mayor for two years.
Family: Married to Wen Lee Wagoner. Has three adult children.
Campaign contributions: Raised $36,399, as of July 8. Top contributors include the Equal Opportunity political action committee, which focuses on equal opportunity employment; the Skagit County Republican Party; Tustin retiree William Doddridge; La Conner Marine Services; and Timothy Lewis and Ronaye Kos, owners of RK Aviation Refulers.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Hobbs (D) | 746,825 | 39.97% |
| Julie Anderson (N) | 239,620 | 12.82% |
| Keith Wagoner (R) | 227,449 | 12.17% |
| Bob Hagglund (R) | 225,193 | 12.05% |
| Mark Miloscia (R) | 187,473 | 10.03% |
| Marquez Tiggs (D) | 148,408 | 7.94% |
| Tamborine Borrelli (A) | 86,598 | 4.63% |
| Kurtis Engle (U) | 6,866 | 0.37% |
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