Doug White
A candidate for U.S. Representative, Congressional District 4 in the 2022 Washington General Election, Nov. 8
Party: Democratic
Age: 2
City: Yakima, Washington
Education: Graduated from West Valley High School in Yakima in 1979. Earned a bachelor's degree from Western Washington University in 1984 and a master's degree from San Jose State University in 1996.
Political experience: None. First-time candidate.
Work experience: Returned home to Yakima in 2020 after 20-year career in international business, most recently running a digital marketing company based in Hong Kong.
Family: Single. No children.
Campaign contributions: Raised $367,000 and had $174,000 on hand as of June 30, 2022.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Newhouse (R) | 150,342 | 68.07% |
| Doug White (D) | 70,514 | 31.93% |
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