Cregan Newhouse

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Cregan Newhouse

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Last election

August 4, 2020

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Seattle, Wash.

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Cregan Newhouse (unaffiliated) ran for election for Governor of Washington. He lost in the primary on August 4, 2020.

Newhouse completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Cregan Newhouse was born in Seattle, Washington. He pursued his undergraduate education at the University of Southern California and the University of Washington.

Elections

2020

See also: Washington gubernatorial election, 2020

General election

General election for Governor of Washington

Incumbent Jay Inslee defeated Loren Culp in the general election for Governor of Washington on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jay Inslee (D)	56.6	2,294,243
		Loren Culp (R)	43.1	1,749,066
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	13,145

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,056,454
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Governor of Washington

The following candidates ran in the primary for Governor of Washington on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jay Inslee (D)	50.1	1,247,916
✔		Loren Culp (R)	17.4	433,238
		Joshua Freed (R)	8.9	222,553
		Tim Eyman (R)	6.4	159,495
		Raul Garcia (R)	5.4	135,045
		Phil Fortunato (R)	4.0	99,265
		Don Rivers (D)	1.0	25,601
		Leon Lawson (Trump Republican Party)	0.9	23,073
		Liz Hallock (G)	0.9	21,537
		Cairo D'Almeida (D)	0.6	14,657
		Anton Sakharov (Trump Republican Party)	0.6	13,935
		Nate Herzog (Pre-2016 Republican Party)	0.5	11,303
	Submit photo	Gene Hart (D)	0.4	10,605
	Submit photo	Omari Tahir-Garrett (D)	0.4	8,751
	Submit photo	Ryan Ryals (Unaffiliated)	0.3	6,264
		Henry Dennison (Socialist Workers Party)	0.2	5,970
		GoodSpaceGuy (Trump Republican Party)	0.2	5,646
		Richard Carpenter (R)	0.2	4,962
	Submit photo	Elaina Gonzalez (Independent)	0.2	4,772
	Submit photo	Matthew Murray (R)	0.2	4,489
		Thor Amundson (Independent)	0.1	3,638
		Bill Hirt (R)	0.1	2,854
	Submit photo	Martin Wheeler (R)	0.1	2,686
	Submit photo	Ian Gonzales (R)	0.1	2,537
		Joshua Wolf (New Liberty Party)	0.1	2,315
		Cregan Newhouse (Unaffiliated)	0.1	2,291
	Submit photo	Brian Weed (Unaffiliated)	0.1	2,178
		Alex Tsimerman (Standup-America Party)	0.1	1,721
	Submit photo	Tylor Grow (R)	0.1	1,509
		Dylan Nails (Independent)	0.1	1,470
	Submit photo	Craig Campbell (Unaffiliated)	0.0	1,178
	Submit photo	William Miller (American Patriot Party)	0.0	1,148
	Submit photo	Cameron Vessey (Unaffiliated)	0.0	718
	Submit photo	Winston Wilkes (Propertarianist Party)	0.0	702
		David Blomstrom (Fifth Republic Party)	0.0	519
	Submit photo	David Voltz (Cascadia Labour Party)	0.0	480
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	1,938

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,488,959
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Mathew Mackenzie (R)
• Phillip Bailey (D)
• Asa Palagi (Independent)
• Lisa Thomas (Unaffiliated)
• Matthew Heines (Unaffiliated)

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Cregan Newhouse completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Newhouse's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I was raised on a farm on the Yakima River. I worked hop fields and cherry orchards, drove tractor and cut asparagus.

I attended the USC Film School, and was hired as the station manager for a public TV and radio station in Alaska. I met a remarkable, strong woman in Dutch Harbor, and we returned to Washington to start a family. Our oldest son recently graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in computer science and electrical engineering. Our youngest son is a freshman at the UW school of engineering.

I have been in public service for eleven years, and am currently the Enforcement Supervisor for the City of Seattle's Consumer Protection Division. I will make the most efficient use of my time as Governor, while never fundraising. I have demonstrated the ability to work with all levels of government, bringing together opposing ideas for stronger solutions.

This election must be about independence. Washington is independent. Republicans and Democrats are good people, though the current party leadership promotes divisiveness and distrust. I would be honored to be your Governor, and to promote respect for all Washingtonians.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I will lead a robust economic recovery by respecting health data, best budget practices, and by bringing all stakeholders to the table.

• I am the only qualified candidate not asking for donations. Election integrity starts with transparency.

• We must embrace technology to its fullest.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The maximum term for a state governor should not exceed eight years. Fresh ideas and motivated, efficient growth depend on it.

Hatred must not be promoted by political parties. Common sense can be found in both platforms. We need best budget practices as well as meaningful climate legislation - these two things must not be mutually exclusive or 'owned' by opposing camps.

Economic and Health policy must be data driven. Policy decision-making must be transparent.

Our parents and aging citizens must be able to enjoy their retirement. They need access to technology, independent housing and great health care.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Who we are is often defined by circumstance. Ernest Shackleton, leading an expedition through Antarctica, had his ship surrounded then destroyed by ice. It took 3 years and two harrowing lifeboat journeys, navigating by stars, for him to save his entire crew. Nelson Mandela, after 27 years in prison, was able to lead his country without hate in his heart for his prior opponents. Anyone who can survive against tremendous odds to do what needs to be done is worth looking up to.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, honesty, intelligence.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I work extraordinarily well with all personalities, across all levels of government. I am motivated for the greater good, and remove roadblocks for others to succeed. I am intelligent, and one of the hardest workers others have seen. I have gained the trust and respect of everyone, and can bring together opposing sides to achieve amazing results.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Leading the state to economic strength and independence; promoting equality and opportunity for all; building trust and maintaining transparency.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like our state's rainy day fund to be at 20% of our operating budget. I would like a constitutional amendment limiting the governor to 8 years (two terms).

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Mount St. Helens erupted on May 18, 1980. I had just turned 12. We watched from our porch as the ash blanked our newly planted hop field.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I was raised on a farm, so I was feeding pigs and unplugging sprinklers at a very early age. Though my Dad didn't pay me, my uncles had larger farms, and I would drive tractor for them in the spring, full-time in the summer. They put me on the payroll when I was 13.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Count of Monte Cristo. Knocked down, but never out...

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

The kid from the Black Stallion (Alec Ramsey).

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

King of the Road.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I went to the University of Southern California film school from 1986-1990. I was several credits short of graduating when I took my first manager job for a public television and radio station in Alaska. After watching the academic successes of my children, I returned to school, transferring my credits to the University of Washington. While working full-time (as well as police-commissioned off-duty overtime) I have taken one class per quarter for the past 4 years. I just completed my capstone class, and am one foreign language class from a Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Social Sciences.

A governor is the top executive authority in his or her state. What does that mean do you?

The governor must have a thorough understanding of all state agencies, must actively discourage party bickering, and must be capable of working efficiently with all stakeholders. As chief executive, it is imperative the governor has the trust of their constituency.

Governors have many responsibilities, which vary from state to state. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your state?

First, a governor must propose, sign, and implement a structurally balanced budget. Irregular revenues (in excess of expectations) must not be built in to future operating budgets. Instead, a robust rainy day fund must be grown to equal approximately 20% of the annual budget.

During the next term, having a governor the people trust is extraordinarily important. We will be focusing on keeping Washingtonians healthy, while also getting our economy going again. If a governor cannot bring everyone together to work towards these goals everyone suffers.

Different states require governors to have different degrees of responsibility for the state budgeting process. If it were your choice, what do you believe is the appropriate degree of gubernatorial involvement with this process in your state?

Proposing a balanced budget in December of even years is a constitutional requirement of the Washington State governor. As state agencies prepare budget requests, they must have the governor's trust to search for efficiencies without the 'fear' most agencies have - losing funding for subsequent years if they are honest about how they can save money now. When the legislature convenes, they will refer to the governor's budget as they create their own. The governor will eventually sign a budget approved by the legislature, which is appropriate.

In most states, governors have the power to make line-item vetoes. If that is true in your state, what would be your philosophy for how and when to use this power?

The Washington State governor can make line-item vetoes. This was necessary recently, as the Covid-19 virus struck. Line item vetoes should be used in times of emergency - though not for political retribution.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

The ideal relationship is one of trust and respect. A governor should be able to sit down with any member of the house or senate to discuss matters of import, and even ask for input.

What do you love most about your state?

The incredible diversity of our people and geography. We are global leaders in many agricultural products, (mainly eastern Washington) as well as technological advances (western Washington's specialty).

Our hiking, camping, fishing, skiing and other outdoor activities are awesome! Rivers, ocean, lakes, oh my!

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Maintaining civility between the top two political parties.

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