David Knaggs
A candidate for Mead School Board District 4, Mead School District in the 2023 Washington General Election, Nov. 7
Age: 43
City: Spokane, Washington
Education: Graduated from Northwest Christian High School before receiving a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington in 2003.
Work Experience: Executive Vice President at electronics manufacturer Keytronic
Political Experience: First run for office.
Family: Married Andrea Knaggs, a middle school social studies teacher within the Mead district. Has four children who all attend Mead schools.
Campaign finance: Knaggs has chosen the Public Disclosure Commission’s mini reporting option. So long as he raises and spends less than $7,000, he doesn’t have to disclose donors or donation amounts.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Cannon | 10,841 | 56.58% |
| David Knaggs | 8,321 | 43.42% |
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