Patrick DePoe
Democratic · WA
Patrick DePoe is a commercial fisherman, emergency responder, tribal leader and Executive Director of the Association of Washington Tribes. He was previously an executive team leader for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 1 record
On 2023-03-16, Patrick DePoe was hired as Director of Tribal Relations at the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.
March 16, 2023
Source: ethics.wa.gov · researched August 19, 2026
Track record — Candidate Ethics
Candidate Ethics · 1 record
On 2025-11-14, the Washington State Executive Ethics Board entered a final order finding that former Department of Natural Resources Director of Tribal Relations Patrick DePoe violated the Ethics in Public Service Act by using state resources for a political campaign and imposing a $2,000 civil penalty.
November 14, 2025
Source: ethics.wa.gov · researched August 19, 2026
Past race Patrick DePoe ran in:
- Legislative District 24 - State Representative Position 2 · August 4, 2026 · Legislative (House) District 24; Washington
Profile last researched August 7, 2026.