Ron Cooper
A candidate for Medical Lake School Board District 4, Medical Lake School District in the 2023 Washington General Election, Nov. 7
Age: 60
City: Medical Lake, Washington
Education: Graduated from Medical Lake High School. Earned a bachelor’s in education with a teaching certificate from Eastern Washington University.
Work experience: Medical Lake School District game board operator, substitute teacher and custodian.
Political experience: Served as a Medical Lake School Board member since 2006. Elected to represent school board members from Director Area 10 in the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association.
Family: Married to Heidi Cooper. Has two children who attended Medical Lake schools.
Campaign finance: Received a $1,200 donation from the Washington Education Association.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Ron Cooper | 1,263 | 55.61% |
| Mark Hudson | 1,008 | 44.39% |
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