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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: Currently the state committee chair for the 7th Legislative District Democrats. Vice chair of the 7th Legislative District Democrats for two years. 

Work experience: Served in the U.S. Army from 1995 to 2018.

Family: Married to Alan. Has two children.

Campaign finance: Raised more than $2,800 as of Sept. 20, 2022, according to the Public Disclosure Commission. Top contributors include the Washington State Democratic Central Committee, the 6th Legislative District Democrat Committee, Spokane resident David Green and Newport resident Robert Eugene. 

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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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