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Brad Hohn

A candidate for Spokane Valley City Council Position 7, City of Spokane Valley in the 2025 Washington General Election, Nov. 4

Age: 65

City: Spokane Valley, Washington

Education: Graduated from Lakeland High School in Rathdrum in 1979.

Work experience: Managed salvage yard High Mountain Horsepower before stepping back for campaign. Has worked in the industry for decades, including 33 years at Spalding Auto Parts. Volunteer for ValleyFest every year, as well as a number of local schools and groups.

Political experience: First bid for public office.

Family: Married to Debbie Hohn. Father to three adult sons educated in Central Valley School District.

Campaign fundraising: Agreed to raise no more than $7,000 and is not required to report contributions to the PDC.

Race Results

Candidate Votes Pct
Laura Padden 13,112 62.72%
Brad Hohn 7,795 37.28%

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