Michaela Kelso
A candidate for House Pos. 2, Legislative District 6 (NW Spokane County and NE Spokane) in the 2022 Washington General Election, Nov. 8
Party: Democratic
Age: 54
City: Deer Park, Washington
Education: Grew up in Germany and graduated from a high school in Oberursel.
Political experience: Lost race for state House in 2022 to Jenny Graham. Serves in leadership of Spokane County Democratic Party.
Work experience: Served in the U.S. Army from 1995 to 2018.
Family: Married to Alan Kelso. Has two children.
Campaign finance: Raised more than $8,000 as of Oct. 2, 2024, including $3,000 in loans, according to the state Public Disclosure Commission. Contributors include herself, the Spokane County Democratic Party and former Democratic candidate for Congress Bernadine Bank.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Jenny Graham (R) | 36,580 | 61.74% |
| Michaela Kelso (D) | 22,673 | 38.26% |
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