Tara Carter
A candidate for Spokane County Commissioner, District 5, Spokane County in the 2022 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 2
Party: Independent
Age: 50
City: Spokane, Washington
Education: Graduated from Newport High School. Has a bachelor’s degree in organizational management from Whitworth University and a master’s in administration and health care management from the University of Phoenix.
Political experience: First run for office.
Work experience: Currently a Spokane County District Court clerk. Worked at Costco. Has been a teacher and a pharmacy tech at Standard Drug on Division Street.
Family: Married to Stephen Carter. Has three kids.
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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