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Scott V. Stucker

A candidate for State Representative, position 1, Legislative District 4 (Spokane Valley) in the 2016 Washington General Election, Nov. 8

Party: Democratic

Age: 41

City: Spokane Valley, WA

Education: Graduated from high school in Clarkston, 2001. Attended Spokane Community College, then earned a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from Seattle Central Creative Academy.

Work experience:Works as graphic designer at Kellybrady, an advertising agency in Spokane. Former designer and layout person at the Spokane Journal of Business.

Political experience:Has never run for office. Caucused with the Democratic Party and was a state delegate representing Bernie Sanders at the Washington Democratic State Convention.

Family: Married. No children.

Race Results

Candidate Votes Pct
Matt Shea (R) 40,541 64.43%
Scott V. Stucker (D) 22,381 35.57%

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