Richard Serns
A candidate for Washington Supreme Court, Position 6, State of Washington in the 2020 Washington General Election, Nov. 3
Party: No party
Age: 72
City: Winlock, Washington
Education: Earned master's degree in school administration from Walla Walla University. Earned doctorate in education policy and management from the University of Oregon in 1997. Earned law degree from University of Washington Law School in 1999.
Work Experience: Retired as superintendent of schools in Winlock, Washington, in June 2019 after serving since 2016. Spent prior 17 years working as teacher and administrator in the Federal Way school district.
Political Experience: First run for elected office.
Family: Married to Valerie. Three adult children and five grandchildren.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| G. Helen Whitener (N) | 2,263,513 | 66.50% |
| Richard Serns (N) | 1,140,338 | 33.50% |
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