Michaela Kelso
A candidate for House Pos. 1, Legislative District 6 (NW Spokane County and NE Spokane) in the 2026 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 4
Party: Democratic
Age: 56
City: Deer Park, Washington
Education: Graduated from high school in Oberursel, Germany. She earned associate degrees in landscape management and small farms production at Spokane Community College.
Work experience: Retired from the U.S. Army in 2018 after 23 years of service.
Political experience: Ran unsuccessfully for a 6th Legislative District seat in 2022 and 2024. She has served as one of two Democratic Party 6th District state committee members and as a precinct committee officer. Serves on the executive board of the Spokane County Democrats.
Family: Married to Alan Kelso. Has two children.
Campaign finance: Kelso has pledged not to raise more than $7,000 for her campaign and is therefore not required to report contributions to the PDC.
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