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Gary Vanderholm

A candidate for Riverside School Board, District 1, Riverside School District in the 2025 Washington General Election, Nov. 4

City: Elk, Washington

Education: Graduated from Riverside High School in 1971. Spent half a year at Spokane Falls Community College. Spent another year at Rick’s College in Rexburg, Idaho. Never graduated with a degree.

Work experience: Retired from owning his own farm and seed supply business. Owned Deer Park Feed and Seed, along with Newport Feed and Seed before he was forced to retire because of health issues about 15 years ago. Spent time working for other seed companies in the area.

Political experience: Has been on the Riverside School Board for the last 25 years.

Family: Married to Thelma Vanderholm. The pair have eight children, 36 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Campaign Finance: None.

Race Results

Candidate Votes Pct
Sarah Ramsden 2,213 60.04%
Gary Vanderholm 1,473 39.96%

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