Commissioner of Public Lands
Election Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Goldmark (D) | 616,149 | 51.49% |
| Clint Didier (R) | 494,926 | 41.36% |
| Stephen Sharon (N) | 85,673 | 7.16% |
* 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
The job: Manages some 15 million acres of state forests, range, tidal and shore lands as head of the Department of Natural Resources. Pay is $121, 618 per year, plus health insurance and other benefits.
Featured Candidates
Peter Goldmark
- Party:
- Democrat
- Age:
- 78
- City:
- Okanagon, WA
- Occupation:
- incumbent Lands Commissioner
Okanogan rancher, Ph.D in molecular biology, post graduate work in neurobiology, former WSU regent.
Clint Didier
- Party:
- Republican
- Age:
- 65
- City:
- Connell, Washington
- Occupation:
- rancher/farmer
Graduate of Connell High School, Portland State University. Former NFL football player with Washington Redskins. Served on National Farm Service Agency, 2000-08. Married, four children