Don A. Harmon
A candidate for Spokane County Commissioner, District 5, Spokane County in the 2022 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 2
Party: Republican
Age: 78
City: Spokane, Washington
Education: Graduated from West Anchorage High School in Alaska.
Political experience: Served on the Airway Heights City Council from 1990 to 1993. Was Airway Heights’ mayor from 1994 to 1998.
Work experience: Served in the Navy from 1965 to 1969 helping train pilots in Kingsville, Texas. Worked on the railroad in Alaska. Worked on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline driving fuel trucks and buses. Drove a bus for People Mover, Anchorage’s public transit authority, where he served as a union representative. Retired in the 1980s after an 18-wheeler truck hit his bus, injuring his back.
Family: Single. Has five kids, one deceased.
Fundraising: Has raised $0 as of June 27.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Maggie Yates (D) | 13,590 | 44.56% |
| Al French (R) | 12,564 | 41.20% |
| Don A. Harmon (R) | 3,478 | 11.40% |
| Tara Carter (I) | 866 | 2.84% |
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