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Mark Klicker
Mark Klicker (Republican Party) is a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 16-Position 1. He assumed office on January 11, 2021. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Klicker (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Washington House of Representatives to represent District 16-Position 1. He declared candidacy for the primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.[source]
Biography
Mark Klicker was born in Walla Walla, Washington. Klicker's career experience includes working as the regional field director for the Washington Farm Bureau, the project coordinator with Monson Fruit Company, and owning and operating Urban, Farm, and Forest Group.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Klicker was assigned to the following committees:
- Housing Committee
- College & Workforce Development Committee
- House Transportation Committee
- Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee
2021-2022
Klicker was assigned to the following committees:
- Environment & Energy Committee, Asst. ranking minority member
- Rural Development, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Committee
- House Transportation Committee
- House Rules Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on August 4, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 1
Incumbent Mark Klicker is running in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 1 on August 4, 2026.
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2024
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 1
Incumbent Mark Klicker defeated Linda Gunshefski in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Klicker (R) | 64.5 | 45,890 |
 | Linda Gunshefski (D) | 35.5 | 25,232 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 35 | ||
| Total votes: 71,157 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 1
Incumbent Mark Klicker and Linda Gunshefski advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 1 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Klicker (R) | 64.8 | 23,303 |
| ✔ | | Linda Gunshefski (D) | 35.2 | 12,660 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 22 | ||
| Total votes: 35,985 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 1
Incumbent Mark Klicker defeated Jeff Strickler in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Klicker (R) | 68.7 | 37,792 |
| Jeff Strickler (D) | 31.2 | 17,128 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 63 | ||
| Total votes: 54,983 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 1
Incumbent Mark Klicker and Jeff Strickler defeated Sharon Schiller in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 1 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Klicker (R) | 67.5 | 24,087 |
| ✔ | Jeff Strickler (D) | 28.9 | 10,336 | |
| Sharon Schiller (Peace and Freedom Party) | 3.5 | 1,242 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 39 | ||
| Total votes: 35,704 | |||
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2020
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 1
Mark Klicker defeated Frances Chvatal in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 1 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Klicker (R) | 63.6 | 38,570 |
| Frances Chvatal (D) | 36.4 | 22,056 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 36 | ||
| Total votes: 60,662 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 1
Mark Klicker and Frances Chvatal advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 1 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Klicker (R) | 66.6 | 25,437 |
| ✔ | Frances Chvatal (D) | 33.3 | 12,702 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 49 | ||
| Total votes: 38,188 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 7.
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2023
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In 2023, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 9 to April 23.
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2022
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In 2022, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 10.
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2021
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In 2021, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 11 to April 25.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 1 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Bill Jenkin (R) |
Washington House of Representatives District 16-Position 1 2021-Present |
Succeeded by - |
