Miguel Valencia
A candidate for Senator, Legislative District 4 (Spokane Valley) in the 2024 Washington General Election, Nov. 5
Party: Democratic
City: Spokane, Washington
Education: Graduated from Othello High School in Othello, Washington, in 2017. Earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from St. Martin’s University while active duty in the Army. Currently attending Seattle University School of Law as a part-time student.
Work Experience: Works as a paralegal at Spokane law firm Witherspoon Brajcich McPhee and for the Army National Guard. Served in the U.S. Army from 2017 to 2020 working as a paralegal specialist. Has worked as a judicial assistant in Spokane County District Court and a compliance specialist for Valley-based company Kaspien.
Political Experience: First run for office. Is an at-large member of the Spokane County Democrats executive board and a Democratic precinct committee officer.
Family: Married to Yanette Valencia. Has two young children and another on the way.
Campaign fundraising: Has raised more than $13,000 as of Oct. 1, 2024, including a $1,111 cash donation to himself, according to the state Public Disclosure Commission. Notable contributors include the Kennedy Fund; the Washington State Building and Construction Trades Council; Rebecca Chan, managing partner of the Seattle Foundation; Democratic congressional candidate Carmela Conroy; and $600 from the Washington Machinists Council.
Contact information
- Web: miguel4wa.com
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Leonard Christian (R) | 53,623 | 64.39% |
| Miguel Valencia (D) | 29,653 | 35.61% |
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