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Bill Bryant

A candidate for Governor, State of Washington in the 2016 Washington General Election, Nov. 8

Party: Republican

Age: 63

City: Seattle, WA

Education: School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University

Work experience: Founder of agriculture export assistance company; former vice president NW Horticultural Council; former director of Governor’s Council on International Trade.

Political experience: Twice elected to Seattle Port Commission

Family: Married

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Race Results

Candidate Votes Pct
Jay Inslee (D) 1,573,547 54.65%
Bill Bryant (R) 1,305,765 45.35%

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