Nadine Woodward
A candidate for Spokane mayor, City of Spokane in the 2019 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 6
Age: 63
City: Spokane, Washington
Education: Graduated from Hudson’s Bay High School in Vancouver, Washington, in 1980. Graduated from University of Portland in 1985 with a bachelor’s degree in communications management.
Work experience: Worked as a broadcast journalist for 35 years, 28 in Spokane, first at KREM-TV and then KXLY-TV. Formerly served as honorary chair for organizations that included Spokane County Alzheimer’s Association, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Go Red for Women/American Heart Association, Anna Ogden Hall, Teen Challenge, Rescue 4 All/Inland Northwest Animal Rescue, Women Helping Women, March of Dimes, Red Cross Heroes, Children’s Miracle Network and Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. Serves on boards for the Downtown Spokane Partnership, Visit Spokane, Greater Spokane Incorporated, the WSU Advisory Board, WorkSource Spokane and the University District Public Development Authority.
Political experience: Elected Spokane mayor in 2019.
Family: Married to Bruce Felt. Two adult children.
Political donations: Reports raising about $508,800 as of Oct. 16, with major donations from a long list of Realtors, developers, property managers, security companies and business owners. Has received financial support from police Chief Craig Meidl and former Spokane Mayor David Condon.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Nadine Woodward | 19,366 | 40.28% |
| Ben Stuckart (D) | 18,353 | 38.17% |
| Shawn Poole | 6,122 | 12.73% |
| Jonathan Bingle | 3,157 | 6.57% |
| Kelly P. Cruz | 1,080 | 2.25% |
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