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Mike Volz
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 6th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2017 (2017-01-09)
Serving with Jenny Graham
Preceded by Kevin Parker
Personal details
Born
James Michael Volz

1964 or 1965 (age 58–59) [1]
Political party Republican
SpouseDiane
Children3
Residence(s) Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Alma mater Eastern Washington University ( BA)
Gonzaga University ( MBA)
Website mikevolz.houserepublicans.wa.gov

James Michael Volz (born 1964 or 1965) is an American politician of the Republican Party. He is a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 6th Legislative District since 2017.

Early life, education, and career

Volz graduated from Ritzville High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Eastern Washington University. [2] He later received an MBA from Gonzaga University. [2]

Volz served as the assistant finance director for the Spokane Transit Authority before becoming the Deputy Treasurer for Spokane County. [3] He also serves as an adjunct faculty member at Whitworth University. [4]

Washington House of Representatives

Volz ran for the House seat following the announcement of the retirement of Representative Kevin Parker, along with two other Republicans. [5] Volz defeated Democrat Lynnette Vehrs in the general election in 2016. [2]

References

  1. ^ "Washington's 6th District draws five challengers to succeed Rep. Kevin Parker". The Spokesman-Review. 2016-07-06. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
  2. ^ a b c "Mike Volz". Spokesman-Review. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  3. ^ "Washington's 6th District Race: Lynette Vehrs vs Mike Volz". Spokane Public Radio. October 19, 2016. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  4. ^ "Mike Volz". Whitworth University. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  5. ^ "Mike Volz, Lynette Vehrs Grapple For House Seat". Spokesman-Review. October 7, 2016. Retrieved March 2, 2018.

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