Ben Stuckart
A candidate for Spokane mayor, City of Spokane in the 2019 Washington General Election, Nov. 5
Party: Democratic
Age: 54
City: Spokane, Washington
Political experience: Served two terms as City Council president. Lost race for Spokane mayor in 2019.
Work experience: Former executive director of Communities in Schools of Spokane County. Former regional manager at TicketsWest, 2001 to 2007. Spokesman for the 2010 campaign in support of the Children’s Investment Fund initiative, which voters rejected.
Education: Graduated from Lewis and Clark High School in 1990. Earned bachelor’s degree in political science from Gonzaga University in 2000 and master’s degree in organizational leadership from Gonzaga University in 2006.
Family: Married. Has no children.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Nadine Woodward | 34,531 | 50.62% |
| Ben Stuckart (D) | 33,682 | 49.38% |
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