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Patrick Harman

A candidate for Lt. Governor, State of Washington in the 2024 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 6

Party: Liberal Republican

City: Oak Harbor, Washington

Education: Graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1971. Holds a bachelor’s degree in physical science from San Francisco State University.

Work experience: Retired. Served in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Corps, retiring as a lieutenant commander. The corps operates planes and ships that perform geologic, research and other missions for the NOAA.

Political experience: Lost bid for Oak Harbor mayor in 2019, according to the Whidbey News-Times.

Family: Married to Ellen Harman. He has two children.

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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