Sarah Dixit
A candidate for Spokane City Council District 1 (Northeast), City of Spokane in the 2025 Washington General Election, Nov. 4
City: Spokane, Washington
Education: Graduated from Maranatha High School in California in 2014. Graduated Whitworth University in 2018, studying sociology
Work experience: Works as organizing director for Pro-Choice Washington, worked as public affairs manager of Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho from 2018 to 2023.
Political experience: First run for office.
Family: Married to Adam Swensen. Has no children.
Campaign finance: Raised more than $74,200 as of Oct. 7, according to the PDC. Contributors include the Washington Machinists Council, Spokane City Council President Betsy Wilkerson, Naral Pro-Choice Washington, Washington State Democratic Central Committee and Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Dixit | 6,306 | 50.65% |
| Jonathan Bingle | 6,143 | 49.35% |
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