Jay Inslee (D)
Resume: 47, born in Seattle, lives on Bainbridge Island … bachelor of economics, University of Washington, law degree, Willamette University … Lawyer, U.S. representative for central Washington, 1993-94; state representative, Yakima, 1989-92, former board member, Yakima Valley Hospital … Married, three children
Finances: Raised $410,000 as of Sept. 5.
Why he’s running: “I’ve got the motivation and the experience it will take to develop the best education system possible.”
What he’d do first: “I would lead a group in an effort to develop a legislative plan to assure that every child has a career vision and the chance to realize that career.”
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