Deb Conklin
A candidate for Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney, Spokane County in the 2022 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 2
Party: Non-Partisan
Age: 71
City: Spokane, Washington
Education: Graduated from Windsor Central High School in Windsor, New York in 1971. Earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from the University of Washington in 1978, a law degree from the University of Washington in 1981 and a Master's of Divinity from the Vancouver School of Theology in 1997.
Political experience: First run for public office.
Work experience: Clallam County deputy prosecuting attorney from 1983-1987, and served as a senior criminal deputy for 4 years. United Methodist Church pastor from 1997-present, currently at Liberty Park and St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
Family: Has two adult children
Fundraising: Raised $10,917 as of July 8, including contributions from the Spokane Firefighters Union Political Action Committee, Planned Parenthood's Paul Dillon, and former Spokane Valley City Council candidate Lance Gurel.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Larry Haskell (R) | 37,596 | 28.19% |
| Deb Conklin (N) | 36,404 | 27.30% |
| Stefanie Collins (R) | 32,383 | 24.29% |
| Stephanie Olsen (R) | 26,961 | 20.22% |
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