Lt. Governor
Election Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Owen (D) | 1,463,776 | 53.68% |
| Bill Finkbeiner (R) | 1,263,162 | 46.32% |
* Race percentages are calculated with data from the Secretary of State's Office, which omits write-in votes from its calculations when there are too few to affect the outcome. The Spokane County Auditor's Office may have slightly different percentages than are reflected here because its figures include any write-in votes.
About The Race
Democratic incumbent Brad Owen is seeking his fifth four-year term as the state’s chief backup but Republican Bill Finbeiner, a former state legislator, is looking to unseat him. Both advanced to the general election from a crowded primary field, though Finkbeiner finished with a distant second-place finish. The lieutenant governor serves as state’s chief executive when governor is out of state; presides over the Senate when in session; serves on committees on Senate rules, economic development, state Capitol and state finance. Four-year term; pays $93,948 per year plus healthcare and other benefits.
The Candidates
Bill Finkbeiner
- Party:
- Republican
- Age:
- 55
- City:
- Kirkland, WA
- Occupation:
- owns real estate investment firm
Complete Coverage
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