Pat Bell
A candidate for House Pos. 2, Legislative District 7 (Northeastern Washington) in the 2024 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 6
Party: Republican
City: Nine Mile Falls, Washington
Education: Graduated from Stanwood (Washington) High School in 2001. Earned a bachelor’s in political science from Pacific Lutheran University in 2005 and master’s in public administration from Seattle University in 2009. U.S. Fulbright fellow in 2008.
Work experience: 20 years experience in communication and public policy. Communications director for Spokane County. Served eight years as senior staff to Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers. Worked for four years as an analyst in consumer protection in Tacoma.
Political experience: Served in congressional office as an assistant for Cathy McMorris Rodgers.
Family: Married to Resa Bell. Has two school-age children.
Contact information
- Web: patbell.com
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter Abell (R) | 15,749 | 34.86% |
| Paul “Rocky” Dean (D) | 12,277 | 27.18% |
| Pat Bell (R) | 10,967 | 24.28% |
| Ronald McCoy (R) | 6,179 | 13.68% |
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