Tiffany Smiley
A candidate for U.S. Senator, State of Washington in the 2022 Washington General Election, Nov. 8
Party: Republican
Age: 44
City: Richland, Washington
Education: Graduated from Pasco High School in 1999. Earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Whitworth University in 2004.
Work experience: Veterans advocate and former triage nurse. Caregiver to her husband, retired Army Maj. Scotty Smiley, who was blinded by an explosion in combat in Iraq.
Political experience: Ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Senate in 2022, finishing with 46.2% of votes.
Family: Married to Scotty Smiley. They have three school-age boys.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Patty Murray (D) | 1,741,738 | 57.28% |
| Tiffany Smiley (R) | 1,299,039 | 42.72% |
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