Jesse Jensen
Jesse Jensen (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Washington's 8th Congressional District. He lost in the primary on August 2, 2022.
Biography
Jesse Jensen was born in Bismarck, North Dakota. He served in the U.S. Army from 2007 to 2014 and reached the rank of Captain. Jensen earned a bachelor’s degree from George Washington University in 2006 and a master’s degree from Columbia Business School in 2016. Jensen’s career experience includes working as a senior program manager for technology firms, including Amazon and Microsoft. He also worked as a health care director for a kidney dialysis company.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Washington's 8th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Washington District 8
Incumbent Kim Schrier defeated Matt Larkin in the general election for U.S. House Washington District 8 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kim Schrier (D) | 53.3 | 179,003 |
 | Matt Larkin (R)  | 46.4 | 155,976 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 1,059 | ||
| Total votes: 336,038 | |||
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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 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kim Schrier (D) | 47.9 | 97,700 |
| ✔ | | Matt Larkin (R) | 17.0 | 34,684 |
 | Reagan Dunn (R) | 14.4 | 29,494 | |
 | Jesse Jensen (R) | 12.9 | 26,350 | |
 | Scott Stephenson (R) | 3.9 | 7,954 | |
 | Emet Ward (D) | 0.9 | 1,832 | |
| Dave Chapman (R) | 0.9 | 1,811 | |
 | Keith Arnold (D) | 0.8 | 1,669 | |
 | Justin Greywolf (L) | 0.7 | 1,518 | |
 | Ryan Burkett (Independent) | 0.3 | 701 | |
 | Patrick Dillon (Concordia Party) | 0.1 | 296 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 122 | ||
| Total votes: 204,131 | |||
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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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Candidate profile
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I am the son of a Pastor, proud father of three, former Congressional Staffer, four tour US Army Captain and Special Operations Combat Veteran with two Bronze Stars, and successful businessman. I married an Auburn Riverside and WSU alumni and we are raising a family in beautiful Bonney Lake. I got my MBA from Columbia Business School and worked for Microsoft and served as a Director of a Health Care company with clinics from Kent to Graham. I spent the early part of my career working on Capitol Hill learning about public policy and government leadership. It wasn't until a visit with a wounded soldier, at the height of the Iraq war, that I became inspired to enlist in the military to serve my country in uniform. As a Captain in the US Army and as a member of the elite Ranger Regiment, I underwent the most intense training our military has to offer and deployed on four combat tours. It was during this time that I learned that the best leaders are servants to those they are entrusted to lead. I decided to run for Congress because too many in D.C. have failed to be servants to the people. My military background combined with my experience working in the Private sector, managing healthcare facilities, and passion for servant leadership has prepared me to serve you in Congress."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Washington District 8 in 2020.
Endorsements
To view Jensen's endorsements in the 2020 election, please click here.
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Jesse Jensen did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Jesse Jensen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Jensen's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am the son of a Pastor, proud father of three, former Congressional Staffer, four tour US Army Captain and Special Operations Combat Veteran with two Bronze Stars, and successful businessman. I married an Auburn Riverside and WSU alumni and we are raising a family in beautiful Bonney Lake. I got my MBA from Columbia Business School and worked for Microsoft and served as a Director of a Health Care company with clinics from Kent to Graham. I spent the early part of my career working on Capitol Hill learning about public policy and government leadership. It wasn't until a visit with a wounded soldier, at the height of the Iraq war, that I became inspired to enlist in the military to serve my country in uniform. As a Captain in the US Army and as a member of the elite Ranger Regiment, I underwent the most intense training our military has to offer and deployed on four combat tours. It was during this time that I learned that the best leaders are servants to those they are entrusted to lead. I decided to run for Congress because too many in D.C. have failed to be servants to the people. My military background combined with my experience working in the Private sector, managing healthcare facilities, and passion for servant leadership has prepared me to serve you in Congress.
I believe in Servant Leadership which means I will fight for every woman, man, and child in the 8th Congressional District.
I will fight to protect pre-existing conditions, lower health care costs, defend our Constitutional rights specifically our 1st and 2nd ammendment rights, and will push to safely re-open our economy.
- I'm proud to be endorsed by former Congressman Dave Reichert, King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn, former Senator Slade Gorton, former Attorney General Rob McKenna, former State Legislator Jan Shabro, Clay Myers of Kittitas County, Sheriff Brian Burnett, Congressmen Dan Crenshaw, Mike Gallagher, Mike Waltz, The Washington State Farm Bureau, Mainstream Republicans of Washington, Concerned Tax Payers of Washington State, King County Republican Party, the Hunters Heritage Council, and the War Veterans Fund.
I'm prepared to fight for Veterans, Small Business Owners, and workers. The people of the diverse 8th Congressional District deserve someone in Capitol Hill who will represent them. I plan to focus on creating middle class prosperity by limiting runaway spending and onerous regulations. I will fight to defeat the Socialist ideologies on the radical left while lowering the cost of healthcare and protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions. I will fight for our Constitutional rights that the founders knew would ensure equal opportunity for all, the environment, and the National defense while maintaining economic prosperity. I love my Country and passionately believe that all should be able to achieve the American Dream. I ask for your support so we can realize that dream together.
I look up to my Dad who was a small town pastor when I was growing up. He always put the needs of his parishioners above his own. He was always willing to offer support and to be a shoulder to cry on in challenging times. He was also willing to take me on cattle drives and to help the members of his Church in non-spiritual ways because he believed in a strong sense of community.
I think that anyone who wishes to seek office should be a Servant Leader. Servant Leaders put the needs of those they hope to lead before their own. I saw this serving with two Congressional Medal of Honor reciepients in the Army. I saw this in my Dad taking care of the members of his congregation. I am running because I think we need more Servant Leaders in Washington, D.C.. I will always put the needs of my constituents above any specail interest. I will be a fierce advocate for this beautiful district and the diverse citizens that live in it from Auburn to Wenatchee and everywhere inbetween.
I remember the beginning of the first Gulf War. I was seven years old and I remember my Dad having to explain what going to war meant.
My first job was clearing driveways of snow when I was 12 years old in western South Dakota. I had that job for several winters. My next job was as a dishwasher at 14 years old at Jeannie's Kitchen. I've had a W2 every year since I was 14.
The biggest immediate challenge is going to be coming out of the COIVD-19 Pandemic. We will need to have strong leaders who are willing to act decisively to ensure that consumer spending returns quickly after the mandatory lockdowns. Once we have a vaccine and are to the other side of the crisis we will need to face the rising threat of China and Russia to global stability. China continues to target the US and our allies asymmetrically. We need to take a strong stand against their theft of intellectual property and ensure that they respect the rights of the one government two systems independent rule of Hong Kong. We also need to reform our health care system and prevent further damage to our environment. Please go to my website, www.jessejensen2020.com for more on how I would address these important issues and more.
Agricultural Committee
Veterans Affairs Committee
Ways and Means
Transportation and Infastructure
Senator John Thune is both a mentor and the first person I worked for out of College. He epitomizes Servant Leadership and fights for all of the people of his State, regardless of Party.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 20, 2020
