Tiffany Smiley
A candidate for U.S. Representative, Congressional District 4 in the 2024 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 6
Party: Republican
Age: 43
City: Richland, Washington
Education: Graduated from Pasco High School in 1999. Earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Whitworth University in 2004.
Work experience: Veterans advocate and former triage nurse. Caregiver to her husband, retired Army Maj. Scotty Smiley, who was blinded by an explosion in combat in Iraq.
Political experience: Ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Senate in 2022, finishing with 46.2% of votes.
Family: Married to Scotty Smiley. They have three school-age boys.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Jerrod Sessler (R) | 51,020 | 33.08% |
| Dan Newhouse (R) | 36,073 | 23.39% |
| Tiffany Smiley (R) | 29,761 | 19.30% |
| Mary Baechler (D) | 22,353 | 14.49% |
| Misty Jane “Birdie” Muchlinski (D) | 9,593 | 6.22% |
| Barry Knowles (D) | 3,329 | 2.16% |
| Benancio “Ben” Garcia III (I) | 1,389 | 0.90% |
| John Malan (M) | 711 | 0.46% |
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