Mary Wissink
A candidate for Spokane County Clerk, Spokane County in the 2014 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 5
Party: Democratic
Age: 68
Occupation: Paralegal
MARY WISSINK
Education: Earned associate’s degree in 1988 from Albuquerque Career Institute as an advanced paralegal
Work experience: Worked as an assistant in the Spokane County prosecutor’s office and the city of Spokane public defender’s office in the early 1990s. Worked as a paralegal and judicial assistant for retired Superior Court Judge Michael Donohue, from 1992 to 2003. Currently working in a law office with her attorney husband, Tom McGarry.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Timothy W. Fitzgerald (R) | 66,157 | 97.61% |
| Mary Wissink (D) | 1,622 | 2.39% |
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