Senator Shelly Short and Representative Joel Kretz Endorse!
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“I am excited to support Hunter Abell for 7th District State Representative, position 2.
I have known Hunter since he was a teenager, living in Inchelium on his parents’ ranch. He would come into Congressman George Nethercutt’s Colville office and volunteer to help with projects. It has been so fun to watch him grow over the years!
The conservative values and rural way of life Hunter grew up with are the same values he has today; they are deeply engrained in him. I am confident that Hunter will put the people of our District first and be an advocate against the bureaucracy and overreach of Olympia.
As a veteran and an attorney, he brings deep experience in defending our freedoms under the U.S. and Washington Constitutions, something that is sorely needed in Olympia.
Please join me in voting for Hunter!” - Senator Shelly Short
“To be successful in Olympia, you need two things to be effective: your word and your character. I’ve known Hunter for 20 years. I believe he has the make-up to be effective for the people of the 7th District.
Hunter has been in the military; he has been a judge and has grown up in a ranching family. He is tough and hardworking. He has the education, background and character to be successful in Olympia.
Hunter will be a great representative for us in the 7th District!” - Representative Joel Kretz
Meet Hunter Abell
Serving The Community
I am honored and excited to announce my candidacy for the Washington State House of Representatives to represent the people of the “Fighting 7th” Legislative District.
Our family has deep roots in the 7th. My grandparents moved here in the 1950s and my parents own and operate Long Rifle Ranch in Inchelium in rural Ferry County. I am honored to work with them as stewards of this beautiful land. I am also the proud father of two beautiful daughters.
Growing up on the Ranch, I learned the lessons of honor, faith, and courage from a young age. I took those lessons into a military career where I served over 20 years, both enlisted and as an officer. I am currently a Commander in the United States Navy Reserve, and deployed twice in service of our country, including to Iraq and Guantanamo Bay. This uniformed service is vital to understanding and serving veterans and veteran families throughout the District.
I bring deep experience as an attorney dedicated to defending our freedoms under the U.S. and Washington Constitutions. I have served as Judge of the Ferry County District Court, giving me a first-hand view of law-and-order challenges. Finally, I bring the perspective of a man of faith to public service.
I ask for your support as we battle for our state and our country. Join us as we seek to serve the “Fighting 7th.”
United By A Common Goal
I know the value of being connected. That's why I'm running for this position. To be successful, I need your help.
Get Involved
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Issues
As someone born and raised here in the 7th District, I understand our rural values and will carry them with me to Olympia. My platform has three key planks: