Spokane County Commissioner, District 2
Election 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% |
* Race percentages are calculated with data from the Secretary of State's Office, which omits write-in votes from its calculations when there are too few to affect the outcome. The Spokane County Auditor's Office may have slightly different percentages than are reflected here because its figures include any write-in votes.
About The Race
The Candidates
Amber Waldref
DemocraticContact Information
- Web:
- amberwaldref.com
- @amberwaldref
- Facebook page
Michael Cathcart
RepublicanContact Information
- Web:
- votecathcart.com
- Facebook page
Bob Apple
GOPContact Information
- Web:
- electbobapple.com
Glen R. Stockwell
GOPContact Information
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KSPS debate: Cathcart and Waldref
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