Jerry Hopkins (D)

Resume: 58, grew up in Eastern Washington, moved to Spokane in 1965 … Retired in June as president of Spokane Education Association; taught economics, world affairs, social studies at North Central High School for 27 years … Air Force Reserve, six years … Served on Spokane City Park Board, 10 years; member, Spokane Area Empowerment Committee … Bachelor’s and master’s degrees, education, Eastern Washington University; administrative credentials, Whitworth College … Single, two sons.

Finances: Raised $17,705.02 as of Oct. 21, including $6,200 worth of brochures from the Washington State Democratic Central Committee, a $1,000 personal loan, and $550 from the Inland Northwest PAC and from Spokane Fire Fighters Local 29.

Why he’s running: “We just need to focus on prevention programs, on solutions to make children successful.”

Top priority: “I would want to make sure that the restructuring and the reform that’s been taking place for public schools continues.”