Karen Hardy
A candidate for 7th District State Senator, Legislative District 7 (Northeastern Washington) in the 2017 Washington General Election, Nov. 7
Party: Democratic
Age: 55
City: Valley, Washington
Education: Graduated from Puyallup High School in Puyallup, Washington, in 1986. Attended Clark College in Vancouver, Washington, for two years. Graduated from the Minnesota Horse Training Academy.
Political Experience: Ran for state Senate in 2017 against Shelly Short.
Work Experience: Worked at Delta Airlines for over 18 years then became a horse trainer and started her own stable in New Mexico. Currently the draft horse program manager at Pioneer Farm Ranch near Deer Park.
Family: Married to Barney Brockwell. Has two grown children.
Contact information
- Web: karenforsenate.com
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Shelly Short (R) | 25,444 | 68.29% |
| Karen Hardy (D) | 11,814 | 31.71% |
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