Rene' Holaday
A candidate for U.S. Representative, Congressional District 5 in the 2024 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 6
Party: Republican
Age: 55
City: Addy, Washington
Education: Studied engineering at Glendale Community College in Glendale, Arizona. Studied wildlife biology at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington.
Work experience: Worked various farming jobs as a young woman. Currently works as a professional horse trainer and breeder and as a Christian radio talk show host.
Political experience: Has previously served as a state delegate for the Washington GOP and unsuccessfully ran for Ferry County commissioner in 2010 and 2018. Worked as campaign manager for former state Rep. Matt Shea in 2018 and as his legislative assistant in 2018 and 2019.
Family: Married to Jack Robertson, has one son.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Baumgartner (R) | 55,859 | 27.49% |
| Carmela Conroy (D) | 37,227 | 18.32% |
| Jacquelin Maycumber (R) | 27,717 | 13.64% |
| Bernadine Bank (D) | 24,111 | 11.86% |
| Brian Dansel (R) | 21,983 | 10.82% |
| Ann Marie Danimus (D) | 11,306 | 5.56% |
| Jonathan Bingle (R) | 7,510 | 3.70% |
| Rene’ Holaday (R) | 6,180 | 3.04% |
| Rick Valentine Flynn (R) | 4,822 | 2.37% |
| Matthew Welde (D) | 4,183 | 2.06% |
| Bobbi Bennett-Wolcott (D) | 2,336 | 1.15% |
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