Amy Biviano
A candidate for State Representative, Pos. 2, Legislative District 4 (Spokane Valley) in the 2012 Washington General Election
Party: Democrat
Age: 49
City: Spokane Valley, WA
Occupation: Certified public accountant
AMY BIVIANO
Education: Graduate from Pauls Valley High School in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. Earned bachelor’s degree in anthropology, Yale University, 1997. Earned master’s in business administration from Gonzaga University, 2007
Work experience: Self-employed CPA and accounting consultant, 2009-present. Accountant, Spokane County United Way, 2008.
Political experience: Ran unsuccessfully for state representative in the Fourth Legislative District in 2012. Former chairwoman of the Spokane County Democratic Party. Member, Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce government affairs committee, 2010-present.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Shea (R) | 35,555 | 56.74% |
| Amy Biviano (D) | 27,110 | 43.26% |
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