Mike Pellicciotti
A candidate for State Treasurer, State of Washington in the 2024 Washington General Election, Nov. 5
Party: Democratic
Age: 46
City: Seattle, Washington
Education: Graduated from Muenster High School in Indiana. Earned bachelor’s degree in business administration at Alfred University in New York. Won Fulbright Scholarship for Economic Development, Brandon University, Manitoba. Graduated from Gonzaga Law School in 2004.
Work experience: Has served as state treasurer since 2021. Previously worked as a state Supreme Court clerk, deputy county prosecutor, assistant state attorney general and legislator.
Political experience: Elected state representative 2016, 2018. Elected as state treasurer in 2020.
Family: Single
Campaign Finance: Raised more than $464,000 as of Oct. 2, according to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission. Notable contributors include: Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 598 Political Action Committee, Washington Education Association PAC, and the Washington State Council of Firefighters Support Team.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Pellicciotti (D) | 2,126,779 | 57.44% |
| Sharon Hanek (R) | 1,575,568 | 42.56% |
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