Lynden P. Smithson
A candidate for Spokane Municipal Court Judge No. 2, City of Spokane in the 2025 Washington General Election, Nov. 4
Age: 53
City: Spokane, Washington
Education: Graduated from Bellarmine Prep School in Tacoma in 1990. Graduated from the University of Washington in 1995 and Gonzaga School of Law in 1998.
Political experience: Ran unsuccessfully for Spokane County District Court in 2018.
Work experience: Worked in various legal roles for the city of Spokane since 2002, including for the city prosecutor’s office, city legal and as city attorney under former Mayor Nadine Woodward. Prior experience includes criminal defense and civil litigation positions.
Family: Married to Alisha Smithson and has three children and two grandchildren.
Campaign finance: Raised more than $48,400 as of Oct. 7, according to the state Public Disclosure Commissioner. Contributors include retired NBA star John Stockton; Fritz Wolff of the Wolff Co., attorney Brandon Casey; Associated Builders and Carpenters of Washington Political Action Committee and developer Larry Stone.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Mary C. Logan | 34,612 | 59.22% |
| Lynden P. Smithson | 23,830 | 40.78% |
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