Tom Horne
A candidate for Congress, Congressional District 5 in the 2014 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 5
Party: Republican
Age: 75
City: Nine Mile Falls, WA
Occupation: Retired consulting engineer
Education: Graduated from high school in Carlsbad, California in 1967. Earned bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Washington State University in 1972.
Political Experience: Finished fourth in the 2014 primary election for U.S. Congress 5th District seat.
Work experience: Volunteer firefighter and EMT for Spokane County Fire District 8. Worked as a consulting engineer for Clark Equipment Co. Worked in shipyards, factories and on natural gas pipelines in the United States and abroad. Served in U.S. Marine Corps, 1972-76.
Family: Married.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) | 69,504 | 51.62% |
| Joe Pakootas (D) | 38,847 | 28.85% |
| Dave Wilson (I) | 15,404 | 11.44% |
| Tom Horne (R) | 10,887 | 8.09% |
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