Misty Jane “Birdie” Muchlinski
A candidate for U.S. Representative, Congressional District 4 in the 2024 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 6
Party: Democratic
Age: 47
City: Richland, Washington
Education: Graduated in 1995 from Cibola High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Phoenix in 2008.
Work experience: Has managed Kennewick branch of Dorian Studio, a photography company, for 13 years. Previously worked as a restaurant manager and health care administrator.
Political experience: Chair of the Benton County Democratic Party.
Family: Married with a blended family of five children – ages 31, 26, 23, 20 and 17 – and one granddaughter, nearly age 1.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Jerrod Sessler (R) | 51,020 | 33.08% |
| Dan Newhouse (R) | 36,073 | 23.39% |
| Tiffany Smiley (R) | 29,761 | 19.30% |
| Mary Baechler (D) | 22,353 | 14.49% |
| Misty Jane “Birdie” Muchlinski (D) | 9,593 | 6.22% |
| Barry Knowles (D) | 3,329 | 2.16% |
| Benancio “Ben” Garcia III (I) | 1,389 | 0.90% |
| John Malan (M) | 711 | 0.46% |