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u 2012 Washington General Election
Timm Ormsby
A candidate for State Representative, Pos. 2, Legislative District 03 in the 2012 Washington General Election
Party: Democrat
Age: 53City: Spokane, WA
Occupation: State representative
On this race: Agrees with state Supreme Court ruling that said that the state isn’t adequately funding basic education and that more revenue is needed. Opposes rule requiring supermajority votes to increase taxes. Supports same-sex marriage. Supports decriminalizing marijuana offenses. Opposes charter schools. Supports law giving local governments the option to install red light enforcement cameras.
Contact information
- Web: timmormsby.com
Competitors
Last updated: Nov. 13, 6:02 p.m. Election results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
Timm Ormsby (D)
|
29,894 | 61.95% |
| Dave White (R) | 18,358 | 38.05% |
| Details & headlines about this race | ||
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