Nancy McLaughlin
A candidate for Spokane County Commissioner, District 1, Spokane County in the 2016 Washington Primary, Aug. 2
Party: Republican
Age: 66
City: Spokane Valley, WA
Education: Valedictorian of Nampa High School, Class of 1976; attended Boise State University for one semester.
Political experience: Served two terms on the Spokane City Council, winning elections in 2005 and 2009. Appointed to the Spokane County Commission in February; previously served as a precinct committee officer. Former president of the Association of Washington Cities. Former president of Parent-Teacher Organization at Madison Elementary.
Work experience: Founded D-MAC Construction, a kitchen and bath remodeling company, with her husband in 1980 and still runs the business; worked for Treasure Valley Woodworking, her parents’ cabinet business; served as an administrative assistant for a plant breeder in Nampa, Idaho, and for a doctor in Spokane.
Family: Married, three children
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Candace Mumm (D) | 10,346 | 40.33% |
| Josh Kerns (R) | 8,026 | 31.29% |
| Nancy McLaughlin (R) | 7,281 | 28.38% |
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