Karen Porterfield
A candidate for Commissioner of Public Lands, State of Washington in the 2016 Washington Primary, Aug. 2
Party: Democratic
Age: 64
City: Seattle, WA
Education: Graduated from Raineer Beach High School in 1976. Earned political science degree from Western Washington University and master’s in public administration from Seattle University.
Political experience: Unsuccessful candidate for U.S. Representative in the 8th Congressional District 2012
Work experience. Currently works for Meta Management Group and is faculty member at Seattle University. Formerly a director of development for Salvation Army; vice president of United Way of King County.
Family: Married with two grown step-children
Contact information
- Web: karenporterfield.com
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Steve McLaughlin (R) | 347,302 | 38.97% |
| Hilary Franz (D) | 188,630 | 21.17% |
| Dave Upthegrove (D) | 122,489 | 13.75% |
| Mary Verner (D) | 113,614 | 12.75% |
| Karen Porterfield (D) | 44,393 | 4.98% |
| Steven M. Nielson (L) | 42,130 | 4.73% |
| John Stillings (D) | 32,548 | 3.65% |
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