Barbara Lampert
A candidate for U.S. Representative, Congressional District 5 in the 2010 Washington Primary Election
Party: Democrat
Age: 77
City: Spokane, WA
Occupation: Retired nurses aid
Education: Graduated from North Central High School in 1963. Bachelor’s degree in economics from University of Washington, 1968.
Career: Retired nurse’s aide.
Political: Has run for office every year since 1996. She also has run for City Council, county clerk, county auditor, county commissioner, U.S. House of Representative, U.S. Senate and other offices.
Family: Single. No children.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) | 106,191 | 62.53% |
| Daryl Romeyn (D) | 21,091 | 12.42% |
| Barbara Lampert (D) | 15,538 | 9.15% |
| Clyde Cordero (D) | 10,787 | 6.35% |
| Randall Yearout (C) | 10,635 | 6.26% |
| David R. Fox (D) | 5,569 | 3.28% |
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