Lynnette Vehrs
A candidate for State Representative, position 1, Legislative District 6 (NW Spokane County and NE Spokane) in the 2016 Washington General Election, Nov. 8
Party: Democratic
Age: 69
City: Spokane, WA
Education: Graduated from the Intercollegiate Center for Nursing Education in 1976. Earned master’s degree at WSU College of Nursing in 2009.
Work experience: Former instructor at the Washington State University College of Nursing, retired nurse.
Political experience: State committeewoman with Spokane County Democrats, elected to the legislative health policy council of the Washington State Nurses Association.
Family: Married. Three daughters, three stepdaughters.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Volz (R) | 34,485 | 55.20% |
| Lynnette Vehrs (D) | 27,992 | 44.80% |
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