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David Spring

A candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction, State of Washington in the 2020 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 4

Age: 73

City: Ferndale, Washington

Education: Graduated from Hudson Bay High School in Vancouver, Washington, in 1969. Received a bachelor’s degree in science education from Washington State University in 1974 and a master’s degree in education and child development from the University of Washington in 2007.

Political Experience: Ran to represent the 5th Legislative District in 2008, 2010 and 2012. Ran for the Office of the Superintendent for Public Instruction in 2016.

Work Experience: Spent 20 years teaching courses in problem solving and conflict resolution at Bellevue College. Owned an outdoor store called Wilderness Sports in Bellevue.

Family: Married to Elizabeth Hanson. Has two children.

Race Results

Candidate Votes Pct
Chris Reykdal 898,951 40.41%
Maia Espinoza 564,674 25.38%
Ronald Higgins 456,879 20.54%
Dennis Wick 121,425 5.46%
David Spring 111,176 5%
Stan Lippmann 71,395 3.21%

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