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Mike Kreidler
| Mike Kreidler | ||
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| Washington Commissioner of Insurance | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 12 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $116,950 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 7, 2000 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Campaign $ | $797,618 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
| 1993-1994 | ||
| Washington State Senate | ||
| 1985-1992 | ||
| Washington House of Representatives | ||
| 1977-1985 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Pacific University (1967) | |
| Master's | University of California, Los Angeles (1972) | |
| Other | Doctor of Optometry, Pacific University (1969) | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 28, 1943 | |
| Place of birth | Tacoma, Washington | |
| Profession | Optometrist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
An optometrist by profession, Kreidler practiced at Group Health Cooperative for 20 years and also served in the United States Army for 20 years. Kreidler has been a member of the Northwest Power Planning Council and a regional director for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.[1]
He began his elected political career as a member of the Washington House of Representatives in 1977. Kreider went on to serve in the state Senate from 1985-1992 and in the United States House of Representatives from 1993-1994. He was first elected as Washington Commissioner of Insurance in 2000 and has served in that role since.[2]
Education
- Masters, Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles, 1972
- Doctor of Optometry, Pacific University, 1969
- BS, Pacific University, 1967
Political career
Washington Insurance Commissioner (2001-present)
Kreidler has served as Washington Commissioner of Insurance since 2001.
U.S. House of Representatives (1993-1994)
Washington State Senate (1985-1992)
Washington House of Representatives (1977-1985)
Elections
2012
Kreidler won re-election in 2012. He faced John R. Adams, Scott Reilly (R) and Brian C. Berend (I) in the blanket primary on August 7.[3] Kreidler and Adams advanced to the general election.[4] On November 6, 2012, Kreidler defeated Adams in the general election.[5]
| Washington Commissioner of Insurance General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Mike Kreidler Incumbent |
58.3% | 1,662,555 | |
| Republican | John Adams | 41.7% | 1,188,926 | |
| Total Votes | 2,851,481 | |||
| Election Results via Washington Secretary of State. | ||||
- Primary
| Washington Insurance Commissioner, Primary, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Mike Kreidler |
54.9% | 712,095 | |
| Republican | John R. Adams |
21.5% | 279,052 | |
| Republican | Scott Reilly | 18.6% | 241,377 | |
| Independent | Brian C. Berend | 5% | 64,303 | |
| Total Votes | 1,296,827 | |||
| Election Results Via: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
2008
Kreidler won a third term in November 2008, defeating Republican John R. Adams.[6]
| Washington Commissioner of Insurance, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Mike Kreidler Incumbent |
61.4% | 1,679,696 | |
| Republican | John R. Adams | 38.6% | 1,056,693 | |
| Total Votes | 2,736,389 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Kreidler is available dating back to 2000. Based on available campaign finance records, Kreidler raised a total of $797,618 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 8, 2013.[7]
| Mike Kreidler's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | WA Insurance Commissioner |  |
$141,499 | |
| 2010 | WA Insurance Commissioner |  |
$18,285 | |
| 2008 | WA Insurance Commissioner | |
$141,914 | |
| 2006 | WA Insurance Commissioner | |
$21,935 | |
| 2004 | WA Insurance Commissioner | |
$172,816 | |
| 2000 | WA Insurance Commissioner | |
$301,169 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $797,618 | |||
2012
Kreidler won re-election to the position of Washington Commissioner of Insurance in 2012. During that election cycle, Kreidler raised a total of $141,499.
| Washington Commissioner of Insurance 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mike Kreidler's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Washington Education Association | $3,600 | |||
| Jeffrey T. Sprung | $3,600 | |||
| Washington State Association for Justice | $3,600 | |||
| Washington State Council of Firefighters | $3,600 | |||
| Washington Federation of State Employees | $3,100 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $141,499 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2000-2008
Ballotpedia collects information on campaign donors for each year in which a candidate or incumbent is running for election. The following table offers a breakdown of Mike Kriedler's donors each year.[8] Click [show] for more information.
| Mike Kriedler's Campaign Contributions | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Washington Commissioner of Insurance | 2004 Washington Commissioner of Insurance | 2000 Washington Commissioner of Insurance | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Raised | $141,914 | $172,816 | $301,169 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total Raised by General Election Opponent | $2,350 | $5,247 | $99.758 (Republican) $3,288 (Libertarian) | ||||||||||||||||
| Top 5 contributors | Washington State Council of County & City Employees | $3,200 | Washington State Democratic Party | $19,177 | Washington State Democratic Party | $65,000 | |||||||||||||
| Abraham Lincoln Memorial Society | $3,200 | Washington State Council of County & City Employees | $2,700 | The Candidate | $20,500 | ||||||||||||||
| Washington Education Association | $3,200 | Central Washington Lawyers for Working Families | $2,700 | Washington Optometric Association | $2,900 | ||||||||||||||
| Optometric Physicians of Washington | $3,100 | Optometric Physicians of Washington and Washington Education Association | $2,700 each | Elizabeth & Paul Berendt | $2,410 | ||||||||||||||
| Washington Federation of State Employees | $2,700 | Abraham Lincoln Memorial Society and Inland Northwest PAC | $2,700 each | 11 groups | $2,400 each | ||||||||||||||
| Individuals | $71,037 | $82,327 | $131,924 | ||||||||||||||||
| Institutions | $69,733 | $65,496 | $74,690 | ||||||||||||||||
| In-state donations | $129,991 | $159,547 | $285,949 | ||||||||||||||||
| Out-of-state donations | $11,059 | $12,799 | $11,483 | ||||||||||||||||
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- No pay raise for Washington governor this year, but others, including judges ... - Peninsula Daily
- Washington insurance exchange to cut health care costs - The Spokesman Review
- No raise for Inslee, commission decides - The Olympian
- Premiums drop, coverage expands in Washington's exchange - FierceHealthPayer
- New Washington state insurance exchange rates a surprise: Costs actually ... - The Spokesman Review (blog)
- Premiums under new health-care law remain about the same - The Seattle Times
- Community calendar, week of May 22, 2013 - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
- State Roundup - Annuity Outlook Magazine
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See also
External links
- Official campaign website
- Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
- Kreidler's official biography
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000
References
- ↑ Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner, "About Mike Kreidler," accessed March 11, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Commissioner Mike Kreidler's Biography," accessed March 11, 2013
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2012 primary candidates," accessed May 18, 2012
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 07, 2012 Primary Results," accessed August 9, 2012
- ↑ Fox 12 Oregon, "2012 Washington Results," Accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "November 2008 General Election Results," accessed March 25, 2011
- ↑ Follow the Money, " Career fundraising for Mike Kreidler," accessed May 8, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money.org
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