Ben Oakley
A candidate for State Representative, Pos. 2, Legislative District 6 (NW Spokane County and NE Spokane) in the 2012 Washington Primary
Party: Republican
Age: 42
City: Spokane, WA
Occupation: legislative aide to state Rep. Kevin Parker
Career: Served as the legislative aide for state Rep. Kevin Parker, R-Spokane for past three years. Marketing director for JKoe Photography in Seattle. Director of Goal Keeper Training Breakers Soccer Club, in Spokane, Wash. Professional, collegiate and high school soccer referee. On committee overseeing South Spokane Young Life, a local youth ministry. Member of Spokane Middle School Advisory Committee for Spokane Public Schools. Education: Graduated from Columbine High School in Littleton, Co. in 2001. Earned communications bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington in 2005. Political experience: First run for office. Family: Single. No children.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Dennis Dellwo (D) | 12,352 | 42.18% |
| Jeff Holy (R) | 9,073 | 30.98% |
| Ben Oakley (R) | 4,754 | 16.23% |
| Larry Keller (R) | 3,107 | 10.61% |
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Dellwo confident; Keller endorses Holy
Dellwo confident; Keller endorses Holy
Still trying to decide among Dellwo, Holy, Keller and Oakley?
Still trying to decide among Dellwo, Holy, Keller and Oakley?
Correction on candidate Q&A in today’s print edition
Correction on candidate Q&A in today’s print edition
Four seeking to replace Ahern in 6th District
The announcement earlier this year from state Rep. John Ahern that he wouldn’t seek a new term has opened the door for a competitive primary for his Spokane County seat. Ahern, a Republican, represents the 6th Legislative District, which surrounds central Spokane on the south, west and north. It has been a swing district in recent years, but Republicans swept the district’s positions in 2010.
Ben Oakley, Q&A on 15 topics
BEN OAKLEY, Republican 1. Why do you feel that you are the best candidate? Washington State is at a crossroads. Having worked in the Legislature the last three years as the Legislative Aide to Rep. Kevin Parker, I have the experience and energy to bring sustainable and effective leadership to Olympia. I helped write and pass a Medicaid fraud reform bill in 2012 that could save the state $300 million. I have worked in the private sector, been an executive director of two non-profits, and most recently worked in the Legislature, so I have the ability to bring a responsible balance to Olympia at a time when division and partisanship is plentiful.
Campaign complaint filed against Spokane House candidate
Campaign complaint filed against Spokane House candidate
Parker aide, Ben Oakley, announces bid for Ahern’s House seat
Parker aide, Ben Oakley, announces bid for Ahern’s House seat