Ann Marie Danimus
A candidate for U.S. Representative, Congressional District 5 in the 2024 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 6
Party: Democratic
Age: 55
City: Spokane, Washington
Education: Graduated from Saint George’s School in 1988 and graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor’s degree in 1993.
Work experience: Owns marketing company Stubborn Girl Creative, which specializes in small business development, and runs a nonprofit called Stubborn Girl Fund 4 Arts and Education, where she makes short education films and documentaries. Before owning a business, Danimus briefly worked as on-air talent for KXLY Extra.
Political experience: Came in third in three-candidate primary running as an independent in challenge to incumbent Republican state Sen. Mike Padden in August 2020. Ran for Congress in 2022, losing in the primary.
Family: Single, no children. Lives with mother and extended family in Spokane.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Baumgartner (R) | 55,859 | 27.49% |
| Carmela Conroy (D) | 37,227 | 18.32% |
| Jacquelin Maycumber (R) | 27,717 | 13.64% |
| Bernadine Bank (D) | 24,111 | 11.86% |
| Brian Dansel (R) | 21,983 | 10.82% |
| Ann Marie Danimus (D) | 11,306 | 5.56% |
| Jonathan Bingle (R) | 7,510 | 3.70% |
| Rene’ Holaday (R) | 6,180 | 3.04% |
| Rick Valentine Flynn (R) | 4,822 | 2.37% |
| Matthew Welde (D) | 4,183 | 2.06% |
| Bobbi Bennett-Wolcott (D) | 2,336 | 1.15% |
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