David Spring
A candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction, State of Washington in the 2016 Washington Primary, Aug. 2
Age: 73
City: Ferndale, Washington
Education: Graduated from Hudson Bay High School in Vancouver, Washington, in 1969. Received a bachelor’s degree in science education from Washington State University in 1974 and a master’s degree in education and child development from the University of Washington in 2007.
Political Experience: Ran to represent the 5th Legislative District in 2008, 2010 and 2012. Ran for the Office of the Superintendent for Public Instruction in 2016.
Work Experience: Spent 20 years teaching courses in problem solving and conflict resolution at Bellevue College. Owned an outdoor store called Wilderness Sports in Bellevue.
Family: Married to Elizabeth Hanson. Has two children.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Erin Jones | 182,896 | 23.35% |
| Chris Reykdal | 164,586 | 21.01% |
| Ronald Higgins | 134,389 | 17.16% |
| Robin Fleming | 113,369 | 14.47% |
| David Spring | 69,221 | 8.84% |
| John Patterson Blair | 49,252 | 6.29% |
| KumRoon (Mr. Mak) Maksirisombat | 30,071 | 3.84% |
| Al Runte | 23,512 | 3% |
| Grazyna Prouty | 15,984 | 2.04% |
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