John Stillings
A candidate for Commissioner of Public Lands, State of Washington in the 2016 Washington Primary, Aug. 2
Party: Democratic
City: Seattle, WA
Education: Earned bachelor’s degrees in math and philosophy at the University of Washington.
Work experience: He has been a General Contractor for 32 years in Washington. Served for 10 years as U.S. Olympians and Paralympians Washington Chapter President. Former member of St. Vincent dePaul Society Council of Seattle/King County President. Member of silver medal-winning 1984 U.S. Olympic rowing team.
Family: Married. Has two sons.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Steve McLaughlin (R) | 347,302 | 38.97% |
| Hilary Franz (D) | 188,630 | 21.17% |
| Dave Upthegrove (D) | 122,489 | 13.75% |
| Mary Verner (D) | 113,614 | 12.75% |
| Karen Porterfield (D) | 44,393 | 4.98% |
| Steven M. Nielson (L) | 42,130 | 4.73% |
| John Stillings (D) | 32,548 | 3.65% |
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