Ann Marie Danimus
A candidate for U.S. Representative, Congressional District 5 in the 2022 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 2
Party: Democratic
Age: 54
City: Spokane, Washington
Education: Graduated from Saint George’s School in 1988 and graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor’s degree in 1993.
Work experience: Owns marketing company Stubborn Girl Creative, which specializes in small business development, and runs a nonprofit called Stubborn Girl Fund 4 Arts and Education, where she makes short education films and documentaries. Before owning a business, Danimus briefly worked as on-air talent for KXLY Extra.
Political experience: Came in third in three-candidate primary running as an independent in challenge to incumbent Republican state Sen. Mike Padden in August 2020. Ran for Congress in 2022, losing in the primary.
Family: Single, no children. Lives with mother and extended family in Spokane.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) | 105,980 | 51.51% |
| Natasha Hill (D) | 61,830 | 30.05% |
| Ann Marie Danimus (D) | 21,112 | 10.26% |
| Sean Clynch (R) | 16,815 | 8.17% |
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Natasha Hill, a 39-year-old local attorney and Hillyard native, and Ann Marie Danimus, a 51-year-old marketing professional with ties to the region’s rural reaches, have both filed as Democrats to unseat McMorris Rodgers, 53, who’s seeking a 10th term in Washington D.C. Sean Clynch, a 60-year-old substitute teacher and Army veteran, rounds out the primary ballot as a Republican.
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