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Robert Whaley

A candidate for Deer Park City Council Position 6, City of Deer Park in the 2025 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 5

Age: 38

City: Deer Park, Washington

Education: Attended Deer Park High School until his senior year. Graduated from East Valley High School in 2005. Earned associate degree from Spokane Community College.

Work experience: Held management and supervisor positions with a couple different companies. Worked as manual machinist for a truck company and Intermountain Machining. 

Political experience: First run for office.

Family: Married to Brittany Whaley. They have identical twins.

Campaign finance: Raised $1,375 as of July 21, 2025, including a $600 loan from himself, according to the state Public Disclosure Commission. Top donor is attorney Casey Brandon.

Race Results

Candidate Votes Pct
David Aufdencamp 475 47.74%
Tony Bailey 300 30.15%
Robert Whaley 220 22.11%

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