Dave Lucas
A candidate for 3rd District Representative, Position 2, Legislative District 3 (central Spokane) in the 2018 Washington General Election, Nov. 6
Party: Republican
City: Spokane, Washington
Education: Graduated from Colfax High School in Colfax, California, in 1988. Earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from University of California-Davis followed by a master’s degree in military studies in 2004.
Work experience: Served nearly 22 years in the Marine Corps, retired as a lieutenant colonel. Served tours in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Western Pacific.
Political experience: Ran unsuccessfully for 3rd Legislative District House seat in 2018.
Family: Married to Laura Lucas. Has two children.
Campaign fundraising: $36,323 as of Sept. 2, according to the Public Disclosure Commission. Top donations include $5,000 from the Senate Republican Caucus, $2,000 from Susanne Roberts, $1,426 in in-kind donations from the Senate Republican Campaign Committee and $3,913 in cash and in-kind donations from himself.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Timm Ormsby (D) | 31,983 | 61.15% |
| Dave Lucas (R) | 20,322 | 38.85% |
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