Rob Chase
A candidate for House Pos. 2, Legislative District 4 (Spokane Valley) in the 2024 Washington General Election, Nov. 5
Party: Republican
Age: 72
City: Liberty Lake, Washington
Education: Graduated from Kellogg High School in 1972. Graduated from Eastern Washington University in 1990 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, operations management.
Work experience: Is semiretired and focused on his political career, but has worked as a U.S. Census Bureau enumerator and security guard for Phoenix Protective Corps in Spokane Valley. Worked as an expeditor with Haakon Industries based in Cheney from 2006 to 2007. Held mortgage origination and real estate licenses. Served in U.S. Army Reserves from 1972-1978. Now volunteers with Spokane Fatherhood Initiative.
Political experience: Won a seat in the state House of Representatives representing District 4 in the 2024 election. Served one term and lost his re-election bid in 2022. Elected as a state representative in 2020. Elected Spokane County treasurer in 2010 and 2014. Republican Party Precinct Committee officer. Ran unsuccessfully for state Senate in 2000, U.S. House in 2002, Spokane County commissioner in 2012 and 2018, and Spokane Valley City Council in 2023. Served as Eastern Washington coordinator for Ron Paul for President in 2008 and 2012, and Eastern Washington coordinator for Clint Didier’s 2010 Senate campaign.
Family: Married to Chris Chase and has four children.
Campaign fundraising: Has raised $5,185 and spent $1,632 as of May 28.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Chase (R) | 52,902 | 63.65% |
| Ted Cummings (D) | 30,208 | 36.35% |
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