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Keith Swank
Keith Swank (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Washington's 10th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Swank completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
On May 21, 2024, Swank notified Ballotpedia that he had changed party affiliation from Republican to nonpartisan.[1]
Biography
Keith Swank was born in Maryland. He served in the U.S. Army from 1986 to 1994. Swank earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Washington in 1995. His career experience includes working as an administrator and police officer with the Seattle Police Department.[2][3]
Elections
2022
See also: Washington's 10th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Washington District 10
Incumbent Marilyn Strickland defeated Keith Swank in the general election for U.S. House Washington District 10 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Marilyn Strickland (D) | 57.0 | 152,544 |
 | Keith Swank (R)  | 42.9 | 114,777 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 427 | ||
| Total votes: 267,748 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House Washington District 10
Incumbent Marilyn Strickland and Keith Swank defeated Dan Gordon, Eric Mahaffy, and Richard Boyce in the primary for U.S. House Washington District 10 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Marilyn Strickland (D) | 55.3 | 90,093 |
| ✔ | | Keith Swank (R) | 33.9 | 55,231 |
| Dan Gordon (R) | 6.3 | 10,315 | ||
 | Eric Mahaffy (D) | 2.3 | 3,710 | |
 | Richard Boyce (Congress Sucks Party) | 2.0 | 3,250 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 189 | ||
| Total votes: 162,788 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Don Hewett (R)
2020
See also: Washington's 8th Congressional District election, 2020
General election
General election for U.S. House Washington District 8
Incumbent Kim Schrier defeated Jesse Jensen in the general election for U.S. House Washington District 8 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kim Schrier (D) | 51.7 | 213,123 |
 | Jesse Jensen (R) | 48.1 | 198,423 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 566 | ||
| Total votes: 412,112 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House Washington District 8
The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House Washington District 8 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kim Schrier (D) | 43.3 | 106,611 |
| ✔ | | Jesse Jensen (R) | 20.0 | 49,368 |
| Keith Swank (R) | 17.4 | 42,809 | |
 | Dave Saulibio (Trump Republican Party) | 11.8 | 28,976 | |
 | Corey Bailey (Independent) | 2.7 | 6,552 | |
 | James Mitchell (D) | 2.5 | 6,187 | |
 | Keith Arnold (D) | 1.7 | 4,111 | |
 | Ryan Burkett (Unaffiliated) | 0.6 | 1,458 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 289 | ||
| Total votes: 246,361 | |||
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2018
General election
Incumbent Maria Cantwell defeated Susan Hutchison in the general election for U.S. Senate Washington on November 6, 2018.
General election
General election for U.S. Senate Washington
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Maria Cantwell (D) | 58.4 | 1,803,364 |
 | Susan Hutchison (R) | 41.6 | 1,282,804 | |
| Total votes: 3,086,168 | |||
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Top-two primary
The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. Senate Washington on August 7, 2018.
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. Senate Washington
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Maria Cantwell (D) | 54.7 | 929,961 |
| ✔ | | Susan Hutchison (R) | 24.3 | 413,317 |
| Keith Swank (R) | 2.3 | 39,818 | |
 | Joseph Gibson (R) | 2.3 | 38,676 | |
 | Clint Tannehill (D) | 2.1 | 35,770 | |
| David R. Bryant (R) | 2.0 | 33,962 | ||
 | Arthur Coday Jr. (R) | 1.8 | 30,654 | |
 | Jennifer Ferguson (Independent) | 1.5 | 25,224 | |
| Tim Owen (R) | 1.4 | 23,167 | ||
 | Matt Hawkins (R) | 0.8 | 13,324 | |
 | Don Rivers (D) | 0.7 | 12,634 | |
 | Mike Luke (L) | 0.7 | 12,302 | |
| Glen Stockwell (R) | 0.7 | 11,611 | ||
 | Thor Amundson (Independent) | 0.6 | 9,393 | |
 | Mohammad Said (D) | 0.5 | 8,649 | |
 | Matthew Heines (R) | 0.5 | 7,737 | |
 | Steve Hoffman (Freedom Socialist Party) | 0.4 | 7,390 | |
 | GoodSpaceGuy (R) | 0.4 | 7,057 | |
 | John Orlinski (R) | 0.4 | 6,905 | |
| David Lee Strider (Independent) | 0.4 | 6,821 | ||
 | Roque De La Fuente (R) | 0.3 | 5,724 | |
 | James Robert Deal (G) | 0.2 | 3,849 | |
| Sam Wright (The Human Rights Party) | 0.2 | 3,761 | ||
 | Brad Chase (FDFR Party) | 0.2 | 2,655 | |
| George Kalberer (D) | 0.1 | 2,448 | ||
 | Charlie Jackson (Independent) | 0.1 | 2,411 | |
| RC Smith (R) | 0.1 | 2,238 | ||
 | Jon Butler (Independent) | 0.1 | 2,016 | |
 | Alex Tsimerman (Standup-America Party) | 0.1 | 1,366 | |
| Total votes: 1,700,840 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Clay Johnson (Independent)
2012
Swank ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Washington's 8th District. He was defeated in the open primary on August 7, 2012.[4][5]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Dave Reichert (R) Incumbent |
50.6% | 66,220 |
| Karen Porterfield (D) |
28.3% | 37,083 |
| Keith Swank (R) | 8.4% | 10,942 |
| Keith Arnold (D) | 5.5% | 7,144 |
| James Windle (Unaffiliated) | 4% | 5,269 |
| Ernest Huber (R) | 3.2% | 4,165 |
| Total Votes | 130,823 | |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Keith Swank completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Swank's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Crime is at an all-time high. Democrat policies have brought this upon us. I will be a strong advocate for public safety, and I will work with our state partners to keep our communities safe.
- Inflation is at an all-time high. The government tells us that inflation is 8.2% while everything we buy is up more than that. I will work to stop the out-of-control spending, and I will work for energy independence.
- Last year over 107,000 Americans died from opioid overdoses. Much of that was fentanyl, manufactured in China and shipped across our southern border. I will work for a physical wall on our southern border to stop the drug trade, and human trafficking flowing across our border. .
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Campaign website
Swank's campaign website stated the following:
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Law and Order I have been a uniformed police officer since 1990, and I can assure you that in my entire career, I have never seen petty and violent crimes higher than they are now. This is systemic across much of the nation where anti-police activists in city, county and state governments have worked to undermine and de-fund police departments resulting in all types of crime exploding. Due to the lack of support, and often outright hostility toward police, staffing levels are so low that when people call 911, depending on the crime being reported, they may not get a police response. There are also issues with “policing” at the Federal level with agencies like the FBI being politicized at the behest of politicians. Being your advocate for law and order at all levels is of utmost importance for me. You deserve to feel safe in your home and community.
Over the last few years, the fact that parental rights are under assault has come to the forefront of many news stories. Parents have started asserting their rights against districts, schools, and teachers telling them what, and how their children will learn. Subjects like “Critical Race Theory” (CRT) which are essentially teaching our children to be racists will never heal the racial divide that has been growing again in our country over the last decade. Additionally, extreme “sex education” lessons include pornographic type materials and are being taught to children as young as five. It’s time to put parents back in charge of what their children are being taught.
Homelessness The homeless crisis is made up of multiple factors. This includes people dealing with addictions, economic factors that make it hard to get into housing, and people with untreated mental illnesses, including veterans who have had challenges with leaving the battlefield behind. By and large, the two largest groups of those who are homeless are drug addicts and those with mental illnesses. For the addict, it’s all about the next high and they will do whatever is necessary to score the drug or alcohol to get them there. For those with untreated mental illness, it isn’t “loving” to leave them in their circumstances without getting them into treatment. In both of those cases, a measure of “tough love” is what is needed. If a crime is committed, no matter how small, the person needs to be arrested. From there, experts can determine if a treatment facility will be able to provide the help that they need. While this crisis isn’t really a federal issue, and shouldn’t be, as it can be handled better on the local level where immediate needs can be quickly assessed, there are federal programs that can assist local efforts. I’m committed to finding the right solutions to help get people off the street.
A nation without secure borders isn’t a nation. We must secure our borders and build a physical barrier on our southern border to curtail the influx of illegal immigration, drugs, human trafficking, and other criminal enterprises. Last year over 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses. Drug cartels are bringing tons of heroin, methamphetamines, cocaine and fentanyl through our porous borders. They deliver it throughout the United States. Most of the drugs come across our southern border. Violent cartels have infiltrated every state, and more of them come through each year. In 2021 over two million illegal aliens crossed the border and have since disappeared. It’s imperative that we know who’s coming to our country, and why they’re here.
We need to make the current tax cuts permanent and work towards a system that’s fairer for taxpayers; while at the same time, drastically cutting out-of-control government spending. The “roaring 20’s” came about when President Calvin Coolidge informed all agencies that they would need to cut their budgets in half. Once that was accomplished, he and Congress worked to develop sweeping tax cuts that ushered in an era of great prosperity for the U.S. and the world. Tax cuts alone, while good for the average citizen, are only one part of the equation if we want to get this country back on the right footing. For too many years there’s been a game of “kick the can down the road” when it comes to government waste, and it’s beyond time that we elect people who will have “the buck stops here” attitude necessary to turn things around. Congress must work on a sweeping overhaul of the tax system that ensures everyone has skin in the game. I support a flat tax rate of 12% across the board.
The Second Amendment was specifically written to keep an overbearing government from being able to disarm us and impose its will on the citizenry. The founders had some experience with this, which is why this is the only right in the Constitution which says, “shall not be infringed.” There’s no ambiguity there. The Second Amendment, like the Constitution as a whole, is unique in history. Never has another government recognized the right of the populace to defend itself against all enemies, foreign, or domestic. I am a lifetime NRA member, a lifetime member of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms and other gun rights advocacy groups. The founders didn’t write the Second Amendment just to mean that we’d be able to hunt and protect our family from a burglar or robber. That was a given. Self-defense – from anyone or anything – is a guaranteed protection in this country.
Since the Biden administration has taken office, gas prices have increased almost 60%. Democrat fuel policies are crippling the poor and middle class. The average gas price in the 10th District is well over $4.00 a gallon, and the price is predicted to continue to increase. You deserve to have reasonably priced fuel. The U.S. has enough natural resources to be energy independent, as well as become one of the world’s top energy exporters. I believe in a combination of oil, clean coal and renewable energy sources (including nuclear) will ensure our nation remains self-sufficient. The connotation that any kind of energy production will always be unsafe and “dirty” is a misnomer. We can do it safely, and it will benefit national security and our economy. We no longer need be at the mercy of foreign dictators that abuse human rights and don’t have our best interests at heart.
We’ve allowed career politicians and special interests to badly bungle our national security operations and we’re reaping the deadly consequences. The Biden administration’s humiliating retreat from Afghanistan was an unmitigated disaster that continues to have tragic consequences on the world stage, likely costing hundreds of thousands, if not millions of lives in the long run. Giant strides must be made toward rebuilding a strong military—before it’s too late. Bringing the Armed Forces back to full strength and restoring America’s respect and standing is imperative to ward off threats from hostile foreign powers. Additionally, the Biden administration is compromising our military readiness with politically correct “wokeism”. Being politically correct won’t win any wars. Terror groups and dictators like Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping will continue to laugh at us and take advantage of these weaknesses. We need a strong military that’s the most powerful in the world. Peace through strength.
A hot button issue has been government intrusion, backed by special interests, into healthcare; particularly after the passage of the Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. Obamacare) effectively took over one-sixth of the nation’s economy. There’s a new threat to the individual’s right to make their own medical decisions, and that is medical mandates surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the “scientific” consensus seems to have centered around mandating people wear a mask and, after its release, the only approved treatments were the shots. In recent days and months, the CDC and NIH have finally admitted that the cloth masks worn by most people don’t work to prevent the spread of the disease; and, as has been widely reported, the “vaccines” don’t prevent an individual catching or spreading the disease. I’ll push to remove the anti-scientific stigma on therapeutics that can be prescribed to reduce symptoms and stop strains on hospital resources. President Biden’s unconstitutional executive order that all businesses with over 99 employees prove they were “fully vaccinated” or potentially lose their job was rightfully overturned by the Supreme Court. It's time for Congress to step up and make such medical mandates illegal under federal law. I’ll work to ensure the government and special interests can no longer dictate what you must put into your body in order to provide for your family and participate in society
I am a veteran and I support veterans. Unfortunately, I have first-hand knowledge of abuses and problems within the Veteran’s Administration. It seems that the VA went from denying benefits to veterans that deserve it, to denying benefits to those who deserve benefits, and allowing benefits to those who may not. The VA seriously needs to be overhauled and monitored with very strict oversight. There’s too many of my fellow veterans falling through the cracks. A strong VA that does its job and fulfills our promise to veterans ensures our military ranks aren’t depleted when people lose faith in this system. I’ll do what’s needed to make sure we’re not leaving our veterans behind.
I enlisted in the Army and became a police officer to protect your right to live freely and in relative safety in our society. Unfortunately, our federal and local governments have been all too eager to take away many of our freedoms. Some people agree with the government mandates and shutdowns we’ve been experiencing, but that’s a dangerous slippery slope. I believe that most people have a “line in the sand” when it comes to freedom. We can’t let the government and special interests pit us against each other. We must respect each other’s freedoms. If elected, I’ll support further protections to the Bill of Rights to ensure we continue to live freely. Additionally, I’ll vote against any legislation that further erodes your rights.
Inflation is at an all-time high. Inflation through the printing of more money is essentially a tax increase without any return on investment. According to the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania: “We estimate that inflation in 2021 will require the average U.S. household to spend around $3,500 more in 2021 to achieve the same level of consumption of goods and services as in recent previous years (2019 or 2020).” That number doesn’t count big ticket items; only everyday items such as groceries, gas, heat, etc. Inflation is continuing to rise, and the out-of-control spending in Washington, D.C. is only making it worse. In Congress, it will be a top priority for me to work with other members to get government spending under control.
The foundation of a Constitutional Republic is confidence in free and fair elections. If the public doesn’t believe that elections are conducted without bias, and that only those legally eligible to vote are casting ballots, the system will break down. Throughout history, there has always been some element of the “losing side” questioning the integrity of an election. However, in the last 20+ years, there have been more questions about the machines used and the process to take and tabulate votes. Election offices “finding” votes that favor one candidate over another during recounts and suspicious activity on election night in swing counties arouse distrust of our elections systems. Like most of the public, I also support Voter I.D. laws as a safety measure to help ensure election integrity. We show proof of identification to get on an airplane, cash a check, get married, and hundreds of tasks that take place in most people’s lives daily. I support limiting the use of mail-in ballots and early voting – both of which can increase opportunities for fraud. Elections were never meant to go on for weeks at a time. Voting should be open for a full 24 hours on election day, which allows those working “off shifts” the time to vote. We can also provide a “Voting Day” holiday by creating tax incentives for employers to provide paid time off. Mail-in ballots should be made available for those who are physically unable to make it to a polling place, but they should only be requested by the voter. One other important element is the technology used to receive and tabulate votes. As with any electronic technology, the ability to “hack” the data and manipulate it to the benefit of one candidate is always possible. A return to “old school” paper ballots is also in order. While they do take longer to count, and are open to human error, there’s an audit trail and it’s significantly harder for fraud to take place. Will elections ever be completely “fair”? Probably not entirely, but there are measures at the state and federal levels that can be taken to move us closer to it, and I believe it would be my duty to explore those measures and fight for the ones I believe will make a positive difference.[6] |
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| —Keith Swank's campaign website (2022)[7] | ||
2020
Keith Swank did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Keith Swank participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on July 25, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Keith Swank's responses follow below.[8]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1. You deserve to be safe. That's why it is necessary to build a wall on our southern border. A wall will help stop the invasion of drug cartels, violent gangs, and terrorists. Last year 65,000 Americans died from drug overdoses, and 4,500 Americans were killed by illegal aliens (mostly violent gang members). We need to stop the violence and keep our citizens safe. A physical wall is the only way to do that. 2. You deserve to protect yourself and your family. I am a life-time member of the NRA. I do not believe in gun free zones. Gun free zones are places where terrorists and the mentally deranged can easily kill our family members. Law abiding citizens should be allowed to carry in all 50 states. 3. You deserve to keep more of your hard earned money. The tax cuts need to be made permanent, and the government needs to live within its means.[9][6] |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | You deserve a strong military. During the last administration our military readiness was decreased. We need to spend money to get the military back to strength. When America is strong, the world is safer. You deserve judges that follow the Constitution and do not legislate from the bench. It is very important to elect Senators that understand the Founders' intent and affirm strict constructionist judges to the bench.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[6]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Keith Swank answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?
| “ | I look up to President Trump. The establishment of both parties have been obstructing him from keeping his promises to us. President Trump is fighting the swamp every day, and even though he has all the opposition from the DC establishment, he is still Making America Great Again. It's time to "Pull the Plug, and Drain the Swamp."[6] | ” |
| “ | I would like everyone to read and study the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Federalist papers so they can understand the Founders' intent and see how far astray the country has gone. Then get involved to help save our republic.[6] | ” |
| “ | Honestly, integrity, courage. Always be honest. Have the utmost integrity, and have the courage to stand for your principles. Don't give into party or political pressure. People will respect that even if they do not agree with you.[6] | ” |
| “ | I am a United States Airborne infantry veteran, and a veteran commander of the Seattle Police department. I have been wearing a uniform for 32 years defending America and our communities, and I will defend you in Washington, D.C. I have been in life or death situations, and I have had to make possible life or death decisions. My experience in uniform has given me the experiences to make sound decisions.[6] | ” |
| “ | To always be truthful and vote in a way that is best for America, not individual states or people. Politicians brag about how they can bring money back home to their state. That is the wrong attitude. They should strive to allow citizens to keep more of their hard-earned money so that they can provide the best for their families. When we take money from people and give to others, we have class warfare.[6] | ” |
| “ | That I was a patriot. I defended America, and I tried to leave it a better place. I would also want my family to say that I was a good husband and father.[6] | ” |
| “ | Hurricane Agnes in 1972. I was four years old. We lived on a small farm in Pennsylvania, and it flooded. We almost lost several of our animals. It was very scary for me. Ten days later my father died leaving a 30 year old widow and four boys aged 11-2.[6] | ” |
| “ | My very first job was working on a small farm. I started having chores at four years old, and I worked there until I was 18 and joined the Army. My first paying job was a clerk/pumper at a gas station. I worked there from my junior year through my senior year (until I left for the Army). I worked the graveyard shift and then went to school afterwards.[6] | ” |
| “ | On my first date (prom) I didn't have a car or driver's license yet (hence the job). My mother had to drive me to dinner and the prom. Luckily my mom knew my date and her family. I was still embarrassed though.[6] | ” |
| “ | Easter. Jesus is risen![6] | ” |
| “ | I don't really have a favorite book, but right now I enjoy reading about the Revolutionary War. It humbles me to see what our Founders had to endure.[6] | ” |
| “ | Wiley E Coyote. I would catch Buggs Bunny, and he wouldn't get away.[6] | ” |
| “ | We have a great front porch that is shaded, and has enough sitting room to fellowship with friends and family.[6] | ” |
| “ | Piano man by Billy Joel.[6] | ” |
| “ | I try every day to do the right thing and live a Christian life. That is hard to do because I am human and make mistakes.[6] | ” |
| “ | The Senate has the responsibility to affirm the President's appointments to the Cabinet and to the bench. To me this is the most important task. The Cabinet makes policy, and judges hold our lives in the balance.[6] | ” |
| “ | Our Founders wanted citizen legislators not career politicians. Therefore, I do not believe that prior elected experience is necessary to be a Senator. I believe that true patriots do not need any prior elected experience to make decisions that are best for America. Further, I think if we elected "regular" people to office we would be able to simplify things and make America even better.[6] | ” |
| “ | I am against the filibuster. I believe issues should be presented for an up or down vote.[6] | ” |
| “ | If they follow the Constitution, if they are honest, if they have integrity, if they understand the position responsibilities.[6] | ” |
| “ | Illegal immigration is our biggest national security issue. We need to stop the invasion of violent drug cartels and violent gangs from coming into our country and killing our family members.[6] | ” |
| “ | I do not believe that the left ever "compromises". We need to defeat them at the ballot, and send constitutionalists to the Senate. Too many Republicans (RINOS) think we can work together. That is not true, especially now. The left hates President Trump so much that they are working to undermine his Presidency every day. There are even Republicans (Never Trumpers) who are doing the same. The establishment needs to be defeated. We need to "Pull the Plug, and Drain the Swamp."[6] | ” |
| “ | I would like to be part of the judiciary committee.[6] | ” |
| “ | I would like to replace the current Senate majority leader with a Senator that will fight for America and American values.[6] | ” |
| “ | There are a few current Senators that understand freedom and liberty, and I would like to learn from them. Unfortunately, there are many more who are trying to destroy the American fabric, and they need to be defeated in their next election.[6] | ” |
2012
Swank lists several campaign issues:[10]
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Personal
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Swank is married with four children.[11]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Ballotpedia staff, "Email communication with Phil Watson," May 21, 2024
- ↑ Keith Swank for Congress, "About," accessed October 2, 2019
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 4, 2022
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed May 18, 2012
- ↑ AP election results
- ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 6.16 6.17 6.18 6.19 6.20 6.21 6.22 6.23 6.24 6.25 6.26 6.27 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Keith Swank, “Issues,” accessed September 21, 2022
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Keith Swank's responses," July 25, 2018
- ↑ Keith Swank for Congress, "About," accessed 2012
- ↑ Keith Swank for Congress, "About," accessed 2012
