Mark Klicker

Mark R. Klicker is an American businessman and politician who is a member of the Washington House of Representatives for the 16th district. Elected in 2020, he assumed office on January 11, 2021.

Mark Klicker
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 16th district
Assumed office
January 11, 2021
Preceded byBill Jenkin
Personal details
BornWalla Walla, Washington, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationWalla Walla Community
College (AA)

Early life and education

Klicker was born and raised in Walla Walla, Washington. As a child, he worked on his family's ranch in the Walla Walla Valley agricultural region. Klicker earned an Associate degree from Walla Walla Community College.[1][2]

Career

Klicker has worked as a licensed realtor and founded the Urban, Farm and Forest Group, a real estate investment and development company that specializes in rural projects. Klicker also served as the president of the Washington Farm Bureau. Klicker previously owned Klicker Enterprises Asphalt Seal Coat Company and Alpha Omega Klicker Cherries.

After incumbent representative Bill Jenkin announced that he would not seek re-election to the Washington House of Representatives, Klicker announced his candidacy to succeed him. Klicker defeated Democrat Frances Chvatal in the nonpartisan blanket primary and November general election.[3][4]

References
  1. Union-Bulletin, CHLOE LeVALLEY of the Walla Walla. "Chvatal and Klicker race for the state representative seat". Union-Bulletin.com. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
  2. "Mark Klicker". House Republican Organizational Committee. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
  3. "November 3, 2020 General Election Results - Legislative District 16 - State Representative Pos. 1 County Breakdown". results.vote.wa.gov. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
  4. "Mark Klicker". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
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