Vicki Horton
A candidate for Assessor, Spokane County in the 2010 Washington General Election
Party: Republican
Age: 69
City: Spokane, Washington
Occupation: Spokane County assessor
VICKI HORTON
Education: Graduated from Kenai High School in Kenai, Alaska in 1972. Attended Feather River College in California and Sacramento Community College, but did not earn a degree.
Work experience: Elected Spokane County Assessor in 2010. Appraiser in Spokane County Assessor’s Office, 2000-2010. Previously worked as chief deputy appraiser and sheriff’s dispatcher in Clearwater County, Idaho.
Political experience: Horton’s 2010 run for assessor was her first run at public office.
Family: Married. Five adult children.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Vicki Horton (R) | 81,892 | 56.60% |
| Ralph Baker (R) | 62,788 | 43.40% |
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