Jeffrey Baxter
A candidate for State Senator, Legislative District 4 (Spokane Valley) in the 2011 Washington General Election
Party: Republican
Age: 63
City: Spokane Valley, WA
Occupation: businessman
Baxter owns and operates three companies that provide credit-card and teller-machine services to other small businesses. He advocates low taxes and limited government.
Contact information
- Web: votejeffbaxter.com
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Padden (R) | 20,019 | 55% |
| Jeffrey Baxter (R) | 16,378 | 45% |
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