Rion Ametu
A candidate for 6th District Representative, Position 2, Legislative District 6 (NW Spokane County and NE Spokane) in the 2018 Washington Primary Election
Party: Democratic
Age: 44
City: Spokane, Washington
Education: High school in college at DeVry University, current student at Spokane Falls Community College.
Political experience: Delegate for Bernie Sanders 2016 state convention in Olympia.
Work experience: Full-time student, drives for Uber. Served in U.S. Navy.
Family: Engaged. Has one child, one soon-to-be stepchild.
Contact information
- Web: electrionametu.org
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Dave Wilson (D) | 10,051 | 42.72% |
| Jenny Graham (R) | 7,188 | 30.55% |
| John W. Aiken Jr (R) | 3,632 | 15.44% |
| Rion Ametu (D) | 2,659 | 11.30% |
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