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Jonathan Bingle

A candidate for Spokane City Council District 1 (Northeast), City of Spokane in the 2021 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 3

Age: 37

City: Spokane, Washington

Education: Graduated from Rogers High School in 2005.

Political experience: Ran for Spokane mayor in 2019; lost in the primary. 

Work experience: Bingle, who owns Bingle Enterprises, got into the events businesses while an employee at Applebee's. Finding success, he branched out and started his own company a decade ago. With his wife, Bingle operates Bent Trivia and Bent Events in Spokane. He pivoted during the COVID-19 to work as a contractor.

Family: Married; has one son.

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Race Results

Candidate Votes Pct
Jonathan Bingle 3,299 46.64%
Naghmana Sherazi 1,889 26.71%
Luc Jasmin III 1,885 26.65%

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