Samuel Canty
A candidate for State House, Position 1, Legislative District 6 (NW Spokane County and NE Spokane) in the 2016 Washington Primary, Aug. 2
Party: Republican
Age: 35
City: Spokane, WA
Education: Graduated from Forest Lake Christian High School in 2007. Attended San Jose State University and the University of California, Los Angeles, earned bachelor’s degree in Eastern European Languages and Cultures.
Work experience: Owner and operator of Nothing Bundt Cakes on the South Hill. Former legal secretary for the felony gang division of the San Mateo County district attorney.
Political Experience: Interned for U.S. Rep. Thomas Petri (R-Wisconsin). First time running for office.
Family: Married.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Lynnette Vehrs (D) | 9,998 | 43.68% |
| Mike Volz (R) | 6,734 | 29.42% |
| Ian Field (R) | 4,255 | 18.59% |
| Samuel Canty (R) | 988 | 4.32% |
| Barry Pfundt (N) | 914 | 3.99% |
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