Tom Dent
American politician (born 1950)
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Thomas Emmett Dent (born January 11, 1950) is an American politician who serves as a member of the Washington House of Representatives representing the 13th Legislative District. He was elected in 2014 to the House seat vacated by Judy Warnick, who retired to run for the Washington State Senate. He is a former chairman of the Grant County Republican Party.[1]
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| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 13th district | |
| Assumed office January 12, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Judith Warnick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Emmett Dent January 11, 1950 |
| Party | Republican |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Big Bend Community College |
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| Website | Official |
Dent has been a pilot since 1975, founding Tom Dent Aviation in Othello in 1977. The company moved to Moses Lake in 1984. He was appointed as a commissioner for Moses Lake Municipal Airport in 1994. He is also a cattle and bison rancher.[2]
Awards
Electoral history
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Dent | 20,876 | 63.3% | |
| Republican | Dannette Bolyard | 12,123 | 36.7% | |
| Total votes | 32,999 | 100% | ||
2016
Incumbent Tom Dent ran unopposed in the Washington House of Representatives, District 13-Position 1 general election.
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Dent (incumbent) | 35,233 | 71.4% | |
| Democratic | Jesse Hegstrom Oakey | 14,130 | 28.6% | |
| Total votes | 49,363 | 100% | ||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Dent (incumbent) | 47,701 | 71.3% | |
| Democratic | Eduardo Castañeda-Díaz | 19,104 | 28.6% | |
| Total votes | 66,873 | 100% | ||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Dent (incumbent) | 41,617 | 97.1% | |
| Nonpartisan | Other/Write-in | 1,235 | 2.9% | |
| Total votes | 42,852 | 100% | ||
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Tom Dent (incumbent) | 51,493 | 97.3% | |
| Nonpartisan | Other/Write-in | 1,406 | 2.7% | |
| Total votes | 52,899 | 100% | ||
Personal life
Dent has lived in Moses Lake, Washington for more than 30 years.[1]
