Ron Cooper
A candidate for Medical Lake School Board District 4, Medical Lake School District in the 2023 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 1
Age: 60
City: Medical Lake, Washington
Education: Graduated from Medical Lake High School. Earned a bachelor’s in education with a teaching certificate from Eastern Washington University.
Work experience: Medical Lake School District game board operator, substitute teacher and custodian.
Political experience: Served as a Medical Lake School Board member since 2006. Elected to represent school board members from Director Area 10 in the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association.
Family: Married to Heidi Cooper. Has two children who attended Medical Lake schools.
Campaign finance: Received a $1,200 donation from the Washington Education Association.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Ron Cooper | 634 | 35.09% |
| Mark Hudson | 408 | 22.58% |
| Nick Hawkins | 383 | 21.20% |
| Steve Stimson | 382 | 21.14% |
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