Patty Murray
A candidate for U.S. Senator, State of Washington in the 2022 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 2
Party: Democratic
Age: 74
City: Seattle, Washington
Education: Received a bachelor's degree in physical education from Washington State University in 1972.
Work experience: Worked as a preschool teacher.
Political experience: Served as Washington's U.S. Senator since 1993. Served as a state senator from 1989 to 1993. Served on the Shoreline School District Board from 1985 to 1989.
Family: Married to Rob Murray. Has two children.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Patty Murray (D) | 1,001,254 | 52.26% |
| Tiffany Smiley (R) | 645,925 | 33.71% |
| Leon Lawson (T) | 59,013 | 3.08% |
| John Guenther (R) | 55,324 | 2.89% |
| Ravin Pierre (D) | 22,125 | 1.15% |
| Dave Saulibio (J) | 19,306 | 1.01% |
| Naz Paul (I) | 18,824 | 0.98% |
| Bill Hirt (R) | 15,251 | 0.80% |
| Mohammad Hassan Said (D) | 13,963 | 0.73% |
| Henry Clay Dennison (S) | 13,868 | 0.72% |
| Dr. Pano Churchill (D) | 11,835 | 0.62% |
| Bryan Solstin (D) | 9,602 | 0.50% |
| Charlie (Chuck) Jackson (I) | 8,601 | 0.45% |
| Jon Butler (I) | 5,401 | 0.28% |
| Thor Amundson (I) | 5,120 | 0.27% |
| Martin D. Hash (U) | 4,715 | 0.25% |
| Dan Phan Doan (U) | 3,044 | 0.16% |
| Sam Cusmir (D) | 2,677 | 0.14% |
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