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Rachel Briscoe

A candidate for Spokane Valley City Council Position 2, City of Spokane Valley in the 2023 Washington General Election, Nov. 7

Age: 40

Education: Graduated from North Kitsap High School in Poulsbo, Washington, in 2002. Earned a bachelor's degree in history in 2008 from Eastern Washington University. Received a master's degree in educational psychology in 2011 from Northern Arizona University. Has a leadership certificate from Whitworth University. 

Political experience: None. 

Work experience: Co-owner of Briscoe Construction. Used to manage residence halls at Eastern Washington University, Northern Arizona University and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Co-founder of Spokane Ladies Business Community, a coaching and networking group for women who own or operate businesses. 

Family: Married to Jeff Briscoe. Has three kids. 

Fundraising:  Has raised nearly $13,500 as of Sept. 26. Notable donors include Spokane Valley City Councilman Ben Wick and Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels.

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Race Results

Candidate Votes Pct
Jessica Yaeger 13,688 63.82%
Rachel Briscoe 7,759 36.18%

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