Rich Cowan
A candidate for State Senator, Legislative District 6 (NW Spokane County and NE Spokane) in the 2014 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 5
Party: Democrat
Age: 69
City: Spokane, WA
Occupation: CEO and founder, North by Northwest
RICH COWAN
Education: Graduated from Juanita High School in Kirkland, Wash. in 1974. Earned broadcast journalism degree from Washington State University in 1979. Earned human nutrition master’s degree from WSU in 1984.
Work experience: Co-founded North by Northwest Productions in 1990. Worked as the community affairs director for KHQ-TV from 1986-1990. Served as a firefighter and emergency medical technician at Washington State University while a college student. Served on Community Colleges of Spokane Vocational Advicsory Council in mid-1990s. Former Eagle Scout.
Political experience: Ran for Congress in 2012 against U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers.
Family: Divorced. Has two adult children.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Baumgartner (R) | 18,063 | 57.27% |
| Rich Cowan (D) | 13,476 | 42.73% |
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The head of a local movie production company said he will challenge an incumbent senator in Spokane’s 6th Legislative District next year. Rich Cowan, chief executive officer of North by Northwest, said Tuesday he will run as a Democrat against Republican Sen. Mike Baumgartner, contending the incumbent’s views on some issues are too extreme for the district.
Cowan to challenge Baumgartner in 6th
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