Pat (Patrice) McCarthy
A candidate for State Auditor, State of Washington in the 2024 Washington General Election, Nov. 5
Party: Democratic
Age: 71
City: Tacoma, Washington
Education: Graduated from San Joaquin Memorial High School in Fresno, California in 1972. Earned her bachelor’s degree in international studies from the University of Washington in Tacoma in 1992.
Work experience: Former chief deputy auditor for Pierce County. Former administrator and adviser for the Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Program at the UW-Tacoma.
Political experience: Elected to state auditor in 2016 and 2020. Served as a Pierce County executive from 2009-16. Served as the Pierce County auditor from 2003-08. Served as the Tacoma School Director from 1987-99.
Family: Married to John McCarthy. Has four children and 11 grandchildren.
Campaign finance: Has raised more than $40,400 as of Oct. 2, 2024, according to the state Public Disclosure Commission. Donors include: the Washington State Council of Firefighters FAST Political Action Committee, the Washington Education Association PAC, and the Washington Affordable Housing Council.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Pat (Patrice) McCarthy (D) | 2,170,306 | 58.04% |
| Matt Hawkins (R) | 1,568,750 | 41.96% |
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