Jenny Zappone
A candidate for District Court, Pos. 3, Spokane County in the 2022 Washington General Election, Nov. 8
Party: Nonpartisan
Age: 42
City: Spokane, Washington
Occupation: Spokane County deputy prosecutor
Education: Graduated from Whitman College with a bachelor's degree in history in 2005. Graduated from Gonzaga Law School in 2009.
Political experience: First run for political office.
Work experience: Deputy prosecutor with Spokane County for the past 12 years, assigned to juvenile, property and then major crimes. Currently supervisor of office's General Felony and Witness Advocate units. Worked in private practice after graduating from Gonzaga Law.
Family: Married to Jeff Bornholdt. Three children.
Contact information
- Web: zapponeforjudge.com
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Jenny Zappone (N) | 130,002 | 68.78% |
| Eric Dooyema (N) | 59,019 | 31.22% |
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