Bernadine Bank
A candidate for U.S. Representative, Congressional District 5 in the 2024 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 6
Party: Democratic
Age: 64
City: Colbert, Washington
Education: Earned bachelor’s in chemistry at the University of Illinois. Earned medical degree at Northwestern University. Completed her obstetric-gynecology residency at University of Texas Southwestern.
Work experience: Works as a gynecologist, Community Health Association of Spokane starting in 2009. Served as the first head of Gynecology Department at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center, 2016-2021. Ran a solo private practice in Dallas, Texas, 2004 - 2006. Worked in group private practice in Dallas, 1991-2004
Political experience: Current precinct committee officer, Democratic chair of 6th Legislative District, and Democratic State Committee Member.
Family: Single. Has two children.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Baumgartner (R) | 55,859 | 27.49% |
| Carmela Conroy (D) | 37,227 | 18.32% |
| Jacquelin Maycumber (R) | 27,717 | 13.64% |
| Bernadine Bank (D) | 24,111 | 11.86% |
| Brian Dansel (R) | 21,983 | 10.82% |
| Ann Marie Danimus (D) | 11,306 | 5.56% |
| Jonathan Bingle (R) | 7,510 | 3.70% |
| Rene’ Holaday (R) | 6,180 | 3.04% |
| Rick Valentine Flynn (R) | 4,822 | 2.37% |
| Matthew Welde (D) | 4,183 | 2.06% |
| Bobbi Bennett-Wolcott (D) | 2,336 | 1.15% |
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