Patty Kuderer
A candidate for Insurance Commissioner, State of Washington in the 2024 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 6
Party: Democratic
Age: 75
City: Seattle, Washington
Education: Graduated from Fairmont High School in 1977. Holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota. Holds a law dxegree from William Mitchell College of Law.
Work experience: Previously worked as a prosecutor and city attorney.
Political experience: Has served in the Washington State Senate since 2017.
Family: Single. Has two children.
Campaign finance: Raised more than $371,000 as of Oct. 2, 2024, according to the state Public Disclosure Commission. Donors include the Washington State Radiological Society Political Action Committee, WA Federation of State Employees SSF and the Washington State Council of Firefighters Support Team.
Contact information
- Web: pattykuderer.com
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Patty Kuderer (D) | 845,148 | 45.22% |
| Phil Fortunato (R) | 533,560 | 28.55% |
| Justin Murta (R) | 189,582 | 10.14% |
| John Pestinger (D) | 103,986 | 5.56% |
| Jonathan Hendrix (s) | 68,961 | 3.69% |
| Bill Boyd (D) | 57,387 | 3.07% |
| Chris Chung (D) | 54,469 | 2.91% |
| Tim Verzal (s) | 15,742 | 0.84% |
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