Dale Whitaker
A candidate for Secretary of State, State of Washington in the 2024 Washington General Election, Nov. 5
Party: Republican
City: Spokane, Washington
Education: Attended Washington Comprehensive High School in the United Kingdom before moving to the U.S. Earned a GED before attaining a bachelor’s degree from Ashford University.
Work experience: Currently owns and operates Mass Tax. Previous executive director of We Believe, We Vote, a Spokane-based conservative organization that surveys political candidates about their opinions on social and cultural issues such as Christianity, the Constitution, gay marriage, abortion and the First and Second Amendments.
Political experience: First run for office.
Family: Married to Sabreen Whitaker. They have two children.
Campaign finance: Has raised more than $82,000 as of Oct. 1, more than $13,000 of which came out of his personal finances, according to the state Public Disclosure Commission. Other notable contributors include: the Washington State Republican Party, Devin Duro of Spokane, and Marilyn and David Robertson of Bellevue.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Hobbs (D) | 2,234,420 | 59.26% |
| Dale Whitaker (R) | 1,535,977 | 40.74% |
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