Kim Wyman

A candidate for Secretary of State, State of Washington in the 2016 Washington General Election, Nov. 8

Party: Republican

Age: 62

City: Snohomish, Washington

Education: Graduated from Lakewood High School in 1980. Received her bachelor's degree in communicative disorders in 1985 from California State University. Received her master's degree in public administration from Troy State University in 1990.

Political experience: Elected secretary of state in 2012 and 2016; served as Thurston County auditor 2001-2013;

Work experience: Former Thurston County elections manager and assistant records manager; former U.S. Army civilian training specialist; serves on board of several nonprofit organizations.

Family: Married to John Wyman. Has two children.