Krystol McGee
A candidate for U.S. Representative, Congressional District 5 in the 2016 Washington Primary, Aug. 2
Party: Libertarian
Age: 64
City: Spokane Valley, WA
Occupation: Truck driver
Education: Graduated from high school in southwest Ohio, where he was born. Earned degree in clinical psychology from Eastern Washington University in 1984. Also attended Spokane Falls Community College.
Political experience: First time running for office.
Work experience: Truck driver for 43 years. Served in U.S. Army, stationed in West Germany, from 1973 to 1976.
Family: Remarried.
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Race Results
Candidate | Votes | Pct |
---|---|---|
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) | 43,089 | 41.44% |
Joe Pakootas (D) | 33,432 | 32.15% |
Dave Wilson (I) | 14,241 | 13.70% |
Tom Horne (R) | 11,280 | 10.85% |
Krystol McGee (L) | 1,934 | 1.86% |
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