Christopher Armitage

Candidate has abandoned the race for U.S. Representative, 5th District, Congressional District 5 in the 2020 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 4

Party: Democrat

Age: 32

City: Spokane, Washington

Occupation: Former base defense operations controller with the U.S. Air Force.

Amitage announced on July 17, 2020 that he was dropping out of the race citing mental health and allegations from woman with whom he had a relationship.

Education: Earned a master's degree in homeland security from Thomas Edison State University in New Jersey in 2018. Associate's degree in criminal justice from the Community College of the Air Force. 

Political background: First run for political office. 

Work experience: Former base defense operations controller with the U.S. Air Force. Small business owner and stand-up comedian. 

Family: Single.