Keith Goehner
American farmer, educator and politician from Washington
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Keith W. Goehner (born 1952) is an American farmer, former educator, and politician from Washington. Goehner is a Republican member of the Washington State Senate.
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Goehner in 2025 | |
| Member of the Washington State Senate from the 12th district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Brad Hawkins |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 12th district | |
| In office January 14, 2019 – January 13, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Cary Condotta |
| Succeeded by | Brian Burnett |
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| Born | 1952 (age 73–74) Leavenworth, Washington, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lisa Goehner |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Seattle Pacific University |
| Occupation | Farmer, Educator, politician |
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Education
Goehner attended Wenatachee Valley College. Goehner earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Seattle Pacific University.[1]
Career
Goehner is a former elementary school teacher.[2]
As a fruit farmer, Goehner is a pear grower in the Dryden area in Washington. Goehner is a third-generation orchardist.[3][4] Goehner is the President of K&L Orchards Inc.[2]
From 2003 to 2019, Goehner served as the County Commissioner for Chelan County. Goehner served 4 terms.[5][1]
Goehner was elected to the state legislature in 2018, running against independent candidate Ann Diamond.[6]
Goehner represents the 12th Legislative District, which includes Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, and Grant counties.[5][7]
Awards
Personal life
Goehner's wife is Lisa Goehner. They have three children. Goehner and his family live in Dryden, Washington.[1]