Patty Murray
A candidate for U.S. Senator in the 2010 Washington Primary Election
Party: Democrat
Age: 75
City: Seattle, Washington
Education: Received a bachelor's degree in physical education from Washington State University in 1972.
Work experience: Worked as a preschool teacher.
Political experience: Served as Washington's U.S. Senator since 1993. Served as a state senator from 1989 to 1993. Served on the Shoreline School District Board from 1985 to 1989.
Family: Married to Rob Murray. Has two children.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Patty Murray (D) | 670,284 | 46.22% |
| Dino Rossi (R) | 483,305 | 33.33% |
| Clint Didier (R) | 185,034 | 12.76% |
| Paul Akers (R) | 37,231 | 2.57% |
| James (Skip) Mercer | 12,122 | 0.84% |
| Charles Allen (D) | 11,525 | 0.79% |
| Bob Burr (D) | 11,344 | 0.78% |
| Norma D. Gruber (R) | 9,162 | 0.63% |
| Mike Latimer (R) | 6,545 | 0.45% |
| Mike The Mover (D) | 6,019 | 0.42% |
| Goodspaceguy (D) | 4,718 | 0.33% |
| Will Baker (R) | 4,593 | 0.32% |
| Mohammad H. Said (C) | 3,387 | 0.23% |
| Schalk Leonard | 2,818 | 0.19% |
| William Edward Chovil (R) | 2,039 | 0.14% |
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