Paul "Rocky" Dean
A candidate for House Pos. 2, Legislative District 7 (Northeastern Washington) in the 2024 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 6
Party: Democratic
City: Springdale, Washington
Education: Graduated high school in Hemet, California. Completed a year of college at Mt. San Jacinto College in California.
Work experience: Served 25 years in the military, with numerous tours in Europe.
Political experience: Has served on the Springdale Town Council since 2020. Previously served on the utility committee and the planning commission in Springdale.
Family: Married. Has four children.
Campaign finance: Has raised more than $34,000, including nearly $6,500 in loans, as of Oct. 2, according to the state Public Disclosure Commission. Contributors include: Pend Oreille County Democrats, Stevens County Democrats, Washington Machinists Council and several other Democratic groups.
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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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