Kellilin "Kelli" MacFarlane
A candidate for Spokane Public Schools Board, position 2, Spokane Public Schools in the 2019 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 6
Age: 49
City: Spokane, WA
Education: Graduated from Saint Pius X High School in Albuquerque in 1993. Earned a bachelor’s degree in history from California State University Dominguez Hills in 2005. Earned her master’s degree in military history from Norwich University in 2009.
Political experience: None.
Work experience: Has worked as a teacher since 2005 and has been a substitute in Spokane Public Schools for the last two years.
Family: Married to Brian MacFarlane. They have one daughter who graduated from Ferris High School.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Jenny Slagle | 16,536 | 41.37% |
| Kellilin “Kelli” MacFarlane | 14,773 | 36.96% |
| Luc Jasmin III | 8,662 | 21.67% |
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