William “Bill” Olson was declared the winner of Tuesday’s primary with 48 % of the vote.
| Candidate | Votes | Split |
|---|---|---|
| William P. “Bill” Olson ✓ | 20,723 | 48% |
| Christopher Wright | 9,669 | 22% |
| Jose Castillo | 8,588 | 20% |
| Sergio E. Ortiz | 3,678 | 8% |
Olson, of Davenport, retired from the U.S. Army after 27 years of service. According to his campaign website, he is a decorated soldier and served multiple tours in the Middle East, including during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Following his military career, Olson worked for Disney Parks as an educator and guide.
According to his campaign philosophy, Olson doesn’t believe in making personal attacks for political gain.His campaign issues include reforming the Department of Veterans Affairs, dismantling radical Islam, fighting “job-killing” regulations and strengthening the nation’s border by building a wall. Olson also supports repealing the Affordable Care Act. Olson and his wife, Lienhuong, have four adult sons.