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Josh Kerns
A candidate for County Commissioner, district 1, Spokane County in the 2016 Washington General Election, Nov. 8
Party: Republican
City: Mead, WA
Education: Graduated from Mount Spokane High School. Earned associate degree from Spokane Community College and bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration from Whitworth University.
Political experience: Served six years as a legislative aide for state Rep. Jeff Holy and former Rep. John Ahern. Previously served as a delegate to precinct caucuses and county and state Republican conventions. Has worked on Republican campaigns since 2008.
Work experience: Owns a small marketing company, River Marketing, with his wife. Previously worked as a server at Red Robin and a banker for U.S. Bank.
Family: Married. Has one child.
Contact information
- Web: joshkerns.com
Election results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Kerns (R) | 107,859 | 53.95 % |
| Candace Mumm (D) | 92,058 | 46.05 % |
Competitors
Democratic
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