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Jenny Graham

A candidate for House Pos. 2, Legislative District 6 (NW Spokane County and NE Spokane) in the 2022 Washington General Election, Nov. 8

Party: Republican

Age: 59

City: Spokane, Washington

Education: Graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Auburn, Washington, in 1983. Licensed by Nash Beauty School in 1984.

Political experience: Elected to current seat in the state House of Representatives in 2018. 

Work experience: Former owner of Estes & Graham Home Rentals, LLC. Served in U.S. Army Reserves.

Family: Married to Curtis Graham. Has three adult children.

Campaign finance: Raised more than $56,500, as of Sept. 23, 2022, according to the Public Disclosure Commission. Top contributors include Kaiser Aluminum, Avista Corp, Cathy McMorris Rodgers for Congress, the Washington Indian Gaming Association Campaign for Tribal Self-Reliance and the Washington State Troopers Political Action Committee.

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Race Results

Candidate Votes Pct
Jenny Graham (R) 36,580 61.74%
Michaela Kelso (D) 22,673 38.26%

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