Stephen Major
A candidate for House Pos. 2, Legislative District 4 (Spokane Valley) in the 2024 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 6
Party: Republican
Age: 60
City: Spokane Valley, Washington
Education: Graduated from Kellogg High School in Kellogg, Idaho, in 1982. Earned a bachelor’s degree in political science, with an emphasis in international relations, in 1990. Some work toward a graduate degree at Eastern Washington University in 2009.
Political experience: Ran for Congress against Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers in 2020. Served off-and-on as a precinct committee officer for the Republican Party in Spokane Valley since 2006.
Work experience: Served as a U.S. Army infantryman from 1983 to 1986. Worked in financial lending during college and established own investor services firm in 2005. Owner of tour company Extreme Expeditions Northwest.
Family: Married. Has an adult daughter and adult son.
Campaign contributions: Opted for mini-filer path, meaning he does not need to report donations or expenditures as long as totals remain below $7,000.
Contact information
- Web: votemajor.com
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Chase (R) | 10,025 | 24.40% |
| Ted Cummings (D) | 9,886 | 24.06% |
| Brandi Peetz (R) | 9,408 | 22.89% |
| Michael Schmidt (R) | 6,715 | 16.34% |
| Ed “Woody” Wood (D) | 3,466 | 8.43% |
| Stephen Major (R) | 1,592 | 3.87% |
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