John Koster

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John Koster

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign State House of Reps
Date of Birth September 8, 1951 (Age: 74)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

John Koster has a robust background in public service, marked by sustained electoral success at the state and county levels. He has spent significant periods in both the Washington House of Representatives and the Snohomish County Council, demonstrating consistent voter support. Koster transitioned from elected office to administrative roles, most notably serving as the first-ever Snohomish County Ombudsman and later as the executive director of the County Road Administration Board. His career reflects a blend of legislative experience and public sector management.

Political Ideas

John Koster's political career reveals a strategic blend of local governance and cross-partisan collaboration, marked by a willingness to align with opposing factions on environmental regulations to safeguard regional industrial interests. His rhetorical style emphasizes community-centric solutions, often framing issues through a lens of local impact rather than broad ideological battles. Koster's approach suggests an ideological agility, navigating complex policy landscapes with a focus on tangible, localized outcomes.

Campaigns
2016: Washington State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Legislative District 39 - State Representative Pos. 2

37,250 votes (60.96%)

Win
2012 Special: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Special Election - Washington 1st Congressional District - November 6, 2012

141,591 votes (39.60%)

Loss

Winner: Suzan DelBene

2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Washington's 1st Congressional District, 2012

151,187 votes (46.10%)

Loss

Winner: Suzan DelBene

2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Washington's 2nd congressional district general election, November 2, 2010

48.93% of vote

Loss

Winner: Rick Larsen

Washington's 2nd congressional district primary election, August 17, 2010

42.18% of vote

Win
2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Washington's 2nd congressional district election, 2000

134,660 votes (45.93%)

Loss

Winner: Rick Larsen