Duane Sommers

Personal: Age 64 … born and raised in Spokane … 6th District state representative since 1995 and from 1987 to 1993 … semi-retired health care consultant … former executive director, Eastern Washington Health Systems … former chairman, Spokane County Republican Party … member, Spokane Neighborhood Action Program … member, capital budget committee … member, National Rifle Association … married with four grown children.

Education: Master’s degree in public health, University of Minnesota .. bachelor of science in microbiology and public health, Washington State University.

Finances: As of Wednesday, raised about $15,000, including $2,500 from Salmon Creek Leasing and Investments, $1,000 in cash and $765 in-kind from Spokane Homebuilders, $700 in-kind from Cavanaugh’s Inn at the Park and $1,500 from his last legislative campaign.

, DataTimes