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Marko Liias

A candidate for Treasurer, State of Washington in the 2016 Washington Primary, Aug. 2

Party: Democratic

City: Everett, Washington

Education: Kamiak High School; earned bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and Master of Public Affairs at University of Washington.

Work experience: Legislator, part-time college instructor.

Political experience: Mukilteo City Council; three terms state House; two terms in state Senate.

Campaign financing: Raised about $270,000 as of Oct. 6, with maximum contributions of $4,000 from donors that include the Service Employees International Union, Federation of State Employees and the Washington Chiropractic Trust.

Family: Single.

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Race Results

Candidate Votes Pct
Duane Davidson (R) 224,302 25.52%
Michael Waite (R) 208,143 23.68%
Marko Liias (D) 163,643 18.62%
John Paul Comerford (D) 162,003 18.43%
Alec Fisken (D) 120,929 13.76%

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