Michael Cathcart
A candidate for Spokane County Commissioner, District 2, Spokane County in the 2022 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 2
Party: Republican
Age: 40
City: Spokane, Washington
Education: Graduated from University High School. Graduated from Montana State University with a bachelor’s degree in media arts.
Political experience: Elected to the Spokane City Council in 2019 and 2023. Serves as chair of the Northeast Public Development Authority, chair of Growth Management Steering Committee of Elected Officials and the Spokane Regional Health District Board. Formerly served as council liaison for the Spokane Park Board, council liaison for the city’s Employees Retirement System, volunteer for the Spokane Lunar New Year Celebration, chair of the Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council, member of the city’s In-Fill Housing Steering Committee and a member of the Mayor’s Quality and Affordable Housing Taskforce.
Work experience: Spent five years as executive director of Better Spokane, a pro-business organization. Worked as an aide for Michael Baumgartner when he served as a state senator. Former government affairs director for the Spokane Home Builders Association.
Family: Married to Vina (Tran) Cathcart. Has a young son and daughter.
Campaign contributions: Has raised a total of nearly $29,000 as of July 13, including about $2,700 Cathcart loaned to his campaign. Top donors include Avista Corp., the Spokane Association of Realtors and Spokane County Commissioner Mary Brooks.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Amber Waldref (D) | 11,669 | 55.18% |
| Michael Cathcart (R) | 6,971 | 32.96% |
| Bob Apple (G) | 2,018 | 9.54% |
| Glen R. Stockwell (G) | 491 | 2.32% |
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