Dan Matthews
A candidate for Lt. Governor, State of Washington in the 2024 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 6
Party: Republican
City: Mukilteo, Washington
Education: Graduated from Shorecrest High School in 1968. Holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tacoma.
Work experience: Retired. Matthews is a decorated Air Force veteran who flew planes in both the Vietnam and Gulf wars. After he left the Air Force, he went on to work as a pilot at Boeing.
Political experience: Served on the Shoreline School Board in the 1980s.
Family: Married to Jan Matthews. He has four children.
Campaign finance: Has raised more than $40,000 as of Oct. 1, 2024, according to the state Public Disclosure Commission. Notable donations include $4,800 from Country Cousins, Inc. and $4,800 from Rainbow Ranch Properties, LLC.
Contact information
- Web: electdanmatthews.com
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Denny Heck (D) | 927,395 | 48.68% |
| Dan Matthews (R) | 438,537 | 23.02% |
| Bob Hagglund (R) | 319,071 | 16.75% |
| David Griffin (D) | 169,759 | 8.91% |
| Patrick Harman (L) | 50,330 | 2.64% |
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