Rob Linebarger
A candidate for Central Valley School Board, District 5, Central Valley School District in the 2021 Washington General Election, Nov. 2
Age: 59
City: Liberty Lake, Washington
Education: Graduated from Riverside High School in 1984 and earned a bachelor’s in business administration from Oregon State University in 1993. Earned a master’s in strategic studies from the Naval War College in 2004. Earned a master’s certificate in Program Management from George Washington University in 2009.
Work experience: Served in the Navy from 1985 to 2008, including combat tours post-9/11. Currently working Works at Cisco Systems.
Political experience: Ran for Central Valley School Board in 2021, but endorsed his challenger, Pam Orebaugh, in the November election. Chair of the Spokane County Republican Party since 2024. Republican precinct committee officer since 2022.
Family: Married to Kate Alva. Has six children; two graduated from Central Valley Schools. Has four grandchildren.
Campaign finance: Reported raising $775 to the Public Disclosure Commission as of June 27, 2025..
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Pam Orebaugh | 10,144 | 65.33% |
| Rob Linebarger | 5,383 | 34.67% |
| Stan Chalich, write-in candidate | 0 | 0% |
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