State Senator
Election Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Dansel (R) | 32,430 | 72.22% |
| Tony Booth (R) | 12,476 | 27.78% |
* Race percentages are calculated with data from the Secretary of State's Office, which omits write-in votes from its calculations when there are too few to affect the outcome. The Spokane County Auditor's Office may have slightly different percentages than are reflected here because its figures include any write-in votes.
About The Race
This race features Brian Dansel, a Ferry County commissioner who served in the 2014 session after winning the seat in a special election last year, and Tony Booth, a Colville auto dealer, making his first run for political office. One issue evolving as the campaign progresses – how the state should handle the growing number of wolves in northeast Washington.
The Candidates
Brian Dansel
- Party:
- Republican
- Age:
- 41
- City:
- Republic, WA
- Occupation:
- State senator
BRIAN DANSEL
Education: Associate of arts degree, Walla Walla Community College. Graduated from Republic High School.
Work experience: Former golf pro, contractor.
Political experience: Elected Ferry County commissioner 2010. Elected state senator 2013.
Family: Married, one son.
Tony Booth
- Party:
- Republican
- Age:
- 53
- City:
- Colville, WA
- Occupation:
- Car dealership owner
TONY BOOTH
Education: Business degree from General Motors University, associate of arts degree from Green River Community College.
Work experience: Car and motorcycle dealer for 13 years, three dealerships in Okanogan, two in Colville
Political experience: First run for office, member of state auto dealers board
Family: Married, four children aged 9 to 18.
Complete Coverage
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