Chris Grover
A candidate for Cheney Mayor, City of Cheney in the 2025 Washington General Election, Nov. 4
Age: 57
City: Cheney, Washington
Education: Graduated from Cheney High School in 1986.
Work experience: Served in the U.S. Navy for 23 years, retiring in 2008 as a lieutenant commander. He has worked as a financial adviser with Edward Jones since 2009.
Political experience: Served on the Cheney planning commission for five years before serving four years on the city council. He is finishing his second term as mayor.
Family: Married to Jamie Grover and has five children and four grandchildren.
Campaign finance: Has raised $1,100 as of Sept. 23, all from himself and his wife.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Elsa Martin | 1,153 | 53.48% |
| Chris Grover | 1,003 | 46.52% |
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