Shar Lichty
A candidate for State Representative, position 2, Legislative District 6 (NW Spokane County and NE Spokane) in the 2016 Washington General Election, Nov. 8
Party: Democratic
Age: 58
City: Spokane, WA
Occupation: Community organizer
Work experience: Organizer with the Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane. Previously a special education paraeducator.
Education: Graduated from Ontario (California) High School in 1983. Earned degree from Spokane Community College in 2008. Earned bachelor’s degree in social work and minor in Africana Studies from Eastern Washington University in 2010.
Political Experience: Lost to David Condon in race for Spokane mayor in 2015. Involved in the local campaign for referendum 74, the 2012 statewide ballot measure to legalize marriage equality.
Family: Divorced. Has four kids.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Holy (R) | 39,284 | 62.76% |
| Shar Lichty (D) | 23,308 | 37.24% |
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