Chris Vance
A candidate for U.S. Senator, State of Washington in the 2016 Washington General Election, Nov. 8
Party: Republican
Age: 61
City: Auburn, WA
Education: B.A Western Washington University
Political experience: Former state legislator, former King County councilman, former state GOP chairman
Work experience: Public affairs consultant, special assistant to OSPI, adjunct professor University of Washington.
Family: Married, two children
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Patty Murray (D) | 1,709,520 | 59.26% |
| Chris Vance (R) | 1,175,088 | 40.74% |
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