Ann Marie Danimus
A candidate for 4th District Senate, Legislative District 4 (Spokane Valley) in the 2020 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 4
Party: Independent
Age: 54
City: Spokane, Washington
Education: Graduated from Saint George's School in 1988 and graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor's degree in 1993.
Work experience: Owns marketing company Stubborn Girl Creative, which specializes in small business development, and runs a nonprofit called Stubborn Girl Fund 4 Arts and Education, where she makes short education films and documentaries. Before owning a business, Danimus briefly worked as on-air talent for KXLY Extra.
Political experience: Came in third in three-candidate primary running as an independent in challenge to incumbent Republican state Sen. Mike Padden in August 2020.
Family: Single, no children. Lives with mother and extended family in Spokane.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Padden (R) | 31,700 | 60.86% |
| John Roskelley (D) | 17,232 | 33.08% |
| Ann Marie Danimus (I) | 3,158 | 6.06% |
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