Amanda McKinney
Elected Experience
Yakima County Commissioner, 6 Years. Vice Chair, Rural and Agriculture Affairs Committee, National Association of Counties Washington State Counties Representative, Western Interstate Region Board, NACo. Elected by fellow Commissioners to represent All Counties Nationwide on Wildland Fire Issues
Other Professional Experience
Small Business Owner and Successful Mortgage Banker for over 20 Years in Central Washington
Education
Central Washington University, Dual Degrees; Pre-Law, Emphasis in Criminal Justice and Political Science, Emphasis in Constitutional Law
Community Service
Rotarian, 22 Years and counting! BOD Member Yakima YMCA and United Way, Home Build Chair Habitat for Humanity, Board President CTCS/St Paul Cathedral School, Yakima Greenway
Statement
I am Amanda McKinney, a Wife, Mother, Christian, Daughter of a veteran and law enforcement officer, County Commissioner and the only Trump-Endorsed Candidate.
I bring proven leadership rooted in faith, family, and service to our rural way of life. Central Washington's agriculture is the backbone of our economy and America’s food supply. I will champion family farms, orchards, dairies, and ranchers by defending water rights, lowering input costs, advancing ag technology, addressing labor challenges, and securing fair trade for our producers. I have led efforts to make our district a hub for agricultural innovation.
Our district powers the Pacific Northwest through the Columbia and Snake River dams. I will protect these assets that provide affordable energy, irrigation and commerce. To secure energy dominance and win the AI race, we must prioritize advanced nuclear power, expand Hanford’s mission, invest in fusion technology, and use LNG to keep energy affordable.
Public safety is non-negotiable. Raised in a law enforcement family, I stand for law and order, secure borders, and constitutional rights, especially the Second Amendment. I will always support our first responders.
My record shows results. As Commissioner, I serve in leadership at the Washington State and National Association of Counties, advocating for rural priorities statewide and nationally. I’ve fought overreach, secured resources, prevented fraud, and strengthened our voice on water, agriculture, and fiscal responsibility.
I am also humbly endorsed by Speaker Mike Johnson, Turning Point Action and over 40+ local elected officials and business leaders who trust my America First Leadership. This is our moment for renewal. With constitutional principles and proven leadership, we will restore prosperity, defend freedoms, and secure the American Dream for our children. I am ready to be your voice in Congress for Central Washington’s values and our future.
Community Engagement
- ✅ Tri-City Herald Q&A
- ✅ NWPB CD4 Candidate Forum
- ❌ Tumbleweird Q&A
- ✅ KUOW Soundside Interview
- ❌ Ballotpedia Survey 2026
- ✅ Moses Lake Chamber CD4 Forum
- ✅ NonStop Local Candidate Interview
- ❌ Tri-City Regional Chamber Vote for Business Questionnaire
- ❌ Indivisible CD4 Questionnaire
- ❌ CCL Climate Survey
- ❌ VOTE411 Voter Guide
- ✅ Washington State Standard Voter Guide
Written endorsements
Endorsements
President Donald J. TrumpHouse Speaker Mike Johnson (LA-04)House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (LA-01)House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06)House Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14)House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (OH-04)House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15)Representative Michael Baumgartner (WA-05)14th Legislative District State Senator Curtis King9th Legislative District State Representative Mary DyeYakima Assessor Jacob TateYakima Auditor Charles RossYakima Clerk Billie MaggardYakima Coroner Marshall SlightYakima Prosecuting Attorney Joe BrusicYakima Sheriff Bob UdellYakima Treasurer Ilene ThomsonYakima District #4 Fire Commissioner Ben St. MaryYakima County Commissioner Kyle CurtisBenton County Commissioner Jerome DelvinDouglas County Commissioner Dan SuttonStevens County Commissioner Mark BurrowsKittitas County Commissioner Cory WrightChelan County Commissioner Kevin OverbayLewis County Commissioner Sean SwopeAdams County Commissioner Dan BlankenshipSpokane County Commissioner Al FrenchMason County Commissioner Sharon TraskLincoln County Commissioner Scott HutsellSkamania County Commissioner Asa LeckiePend Oreille County Commissioner John GentleWhitman County Commissioner Art SwannackLincoln County Commissioner Rob CoffmanBenton County Commissioner Will McKayAsotin County Commissioner Brian ShinnWalla Walla County Commissioner Gunner FulmerColumbia County Commissioner Marty HallPacific County Commissioner Lisa OlsenWahkiakum County Commissioner Lee TischerKlickitat County Commissioner Lori ZollerSnohomish County Councilman Nate NehringKittitas County Auditor Bryan ElliottSnohomish County Councilman Sam LowKing County Councilman Reagan DunnKennewick Mayor Jason McShaneGrant County Commissioner Cindy CarterGrant County Commissioner Rob JonesOkanogan County Commissioner Jon NealRetired 15th Legislative District State Representative Bryan SandlinRetired Whitman County Commissioner Michael LargentGreg & Jan LuringSteve & Melissa GordonPeter & Bea PlathRus & Barbie McKinneyScott & Joy WagnerTommy & Justine HansesSteve & Debbie HahnCherie HansesMickey & Karen TaylorCatherine RudolphKen MarbleCurtis ParrishJohn MaxwellStan & Pam MartinkusCorey GibsonDave & Cindy HargreavesBob & Gayle HallAdam & Morgan DolsenGeoff & Amy KnautzDon & Ellen GibsonGary & Nancy LongDel MilesCharlie EglinPat LeahyJamin & Kara MohlerRyan BeckettHaley LarsonAustin BeebeRic & Cristeen ValicoffEd St. MaryKaity St. MaryBrad & Kelly GasselingMatt & Lindy KollmanManuel & Hilda ChavalloSierra ElliottDennis & Julie RichardsonBrad LongScott BrumbackCraig & Caroline SundquistDale GamacheDave & Susie EdlerDon StuberDavid & Teresa SjuleJacob & Nicole WylesJim PerryCurt VangstaadBob DiPietroGene & Barb GamacheMatt MartinkusRus & Cate WilkinsonDr. Lloyd ButlerTerry SchmalzBill & Julie ShieldsPat ShieldsRyan & Sarah WisnerDr.'s Simon & Kate WeaverKailan & Marissa DunnDamon & Lori ThompsonJD & Megan BewleyGene DeLucaRiley & Paige WilkinsonHans & Brittney GroenkeSal LeoneChad & Lauri PalmerAl & Summer PinedaDoug & Darlene PicattiTony & Nan MenkeKelly AllenChase & Jen WebsterEric & Theresa HartJonathan & Sara CordovaDale PanattoniMichael RocheDebra YergenDr. Roy & Malena PiersonRich & Carol BacigalupiMary SchulerJackson MaynardBryan & Lindsay RielJosh & Lindsey JohnsonRita HansesPatrick ZunigaDavid & Kami AllenJoe KettererKerry & Gina MartinCraig & Jan MendenhallLonnie & Shelley GeingerAlex & Libby HodgeDr. Nic & Leslie ReepAimee YoergerPreston FroulaJennifer BliesnerBill & Cherri KronerDave & Christine CoteSharon ElliottPete & Suzanne MarinacePaul & Shannon NeedhamCraig & Karin KuppJason & Jaclyn MidkiffJeff and Silvey PerraultCharlie De La ChapelleRod MatsonJordan MatsonRetired US Army Purple Heart Veteran Shane Thorson
Donors
Donors
$408,363 from 168+ donors ($408,363 cash / $0 in-kind)
- Stephen C Hahn$11,500
- Peter Plath$10,500
- Sean Zarate$10,500
- Roderick J Matson$10,500
- Gary Long$10,500
- Phillip M Martinkus$10,500
- Dale Gamache$10,500
- Tommy Hanses$10,500
- Bea Plath$10,500
- Nancy Long$10,500
- Steve Gordon$10,500
- Brian Heywood$10,500
- Melissa Gordon$10,500
- Rochelle Heywood$10,500
- Carol Bacigalupi$10,500
- Molly Sanders$10,500
- Justine Hanses$10,500
- John Knox$10,500
- Richard Bacigalupi$10,500
- Caitlin Mckinney$10,500