Deb Conklin
A candidate for Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney, Spokane County in the 2022 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 2
Party: Non-Partisan
Age: 71
City: Spokane, Washington
Education: Graduated from Windsor Central High School in Windsor, New York in 1971. Earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from the University of Washington in 1978, a law degree from the University of Washington in 1981 and a Master's of Divinity from the Vancouver School of Theology in 1997.
Political experience: First run for public office.
Work experience: Clallam County deputy prosecuting attorney from 1983-1987, and served as a senior criminal deputy for 4 years. United Methodist Church pastor from 1997-present, currently at Liberty Park and St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
Family: Has two adult children
Fundraising: Raised $10,917 as of July 8, including contributions from the Spokane Firefighters Union Political Action Committee, Planned Parenthood's Paul Dillon, and former Spokane Valley City Council candidate Lance Gurel.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Larry Haskell (R) | 37,596 | 28.19% |
| Deb Conklin (N) | 36,404 | 27.30% |
| Stefanie Collins (R) | 32,383 | 24.29% |
| Stephanie Olsen (R) | 26,961 | 20.22% |
Related Coverage
KSPS debate: Haskell and Conklin
KSPS hosted this debate between incumbent Republican Prosecutor Larry Haskell and his Democratic challenger, Deb Conklin. Spokesman-Review reporter Emma Epperly and Spokane Public Radio reporter Rebecca White were panelists for the event.
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In race for county prosecutor, incumbent Haskell takes aim at ‘lawlessness,’ while Conklin eyes reform, transparency
Incumbent Spokane County Prosecutor Larry Haskell hopes to fight “lawlessness” by holding people accountable if elected to a third term, while challenger Deb Conklin argues the current system isn’t working and that reforms are necessary to reduce repeat offenses.
From experience to charging defendants, Haskell and Conklin counter each other at debate
Spokane County Prosecutor Larry Haskell said voters should consider his lengthy professional experience when hitting the polls next month while his opponent, Deb Conklin, said her experience in leading and motivating people is critical to the office.
Incumbent Prosecutor Haskell to face Conklin in general election
Spokane County Prosecutor Larry Haskell will face nonpartisan candidate Deb Conklin the general election, after two Republican challengers failed to garner the votes need to oust Haskell.
Haskell pulls ahead of Conklin in race for prosecutor; Anderson still on track to advance in Secy. of State race
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