Stephen Major
A candidate for U.S. Representative, 5th District, Congressional District 5 in the 2020 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 4
Party: Republican
Age: 59
City: Spokane Valley, Washington
Education: Graduated from Kellogg High School in Kellogg, Idaho, in 1982. Earned a bachelor’s degree in political science, with an emphasis in international relations, in 1990. Some work toward a graduate degree at Eastern Washington University in 2009.
Political experience: Ran for Congress against Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers in 2020. Served off-and-on as a precinct committee officer for the Republican Party in Spokane Valley since 2006.
Work experience: Served as a U.S. Army infantryman from 1983 to 1986. Worked in financial lending during college and established own investor services firm in 2005. Owner of tour company Extreme Expeditions Northwest.
Family: Married. Has an adult daughter and adult son.
Campaign contributions: Opted for mini-filer path, meaning he does not need to report donations or expenditures as long as totals remain below $7,000.
Contact information
- Web: votemajor.com
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) | 122,744 | 52.81% |
| Dave Wilson (D) | 56,492 | 24.31% |
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28,180 | 12.13% |
| Stephen Major (R) | 20,000 | 8.61% |
| Brendan O’Regan (I) | 4,995 | 2.15% |
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