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Dale Whitaker (Washington)
Dale Whitaker (Republican Party) ran for election for Washington Secretary of State. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Dale Whitaker was born in the United Kingdom and lives in Spokane, Washington. Whitaker earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Forbes School of Business & Technology at Ashford University in 2018. His career experience includes working as a tax and accounting professional.[1][2]
Elections
2024
See also: Washington Secretary of State election, 2024
General election
General election for Washington Secretary of State
Incumbent Steve Hobbs defeated Dale Whitaker in the general election for Washington Secretary of State on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Steve Hobbs (D) | 59.2 | 2,234,420 |
 | Dale Whitaker (R) | 40.7 | 1,535,977 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 3,958 | ||
| Total votes: 3,774,355 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington Secretary of State
Incumbent Steve Hobbs and Dale Whitaker defeated Marquez Tiggs and Damon Townsend in the primary for Washington Secretary of State on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Hobbs (D) | 48.4 | 930,533 |
| ✔ | | Dale Whitaker (R) | 36.9 | 709,046 |
 | Marquez Tiggs (D) | 9.7 | 185,628 | |
 | Damon Townsend (No Labels Party) | 5.0 | 96,586 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 1,534 | ||
| Total votes: 1,923,327 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Phil Fortunato (R)
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Whitaker in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Dale Whitaker did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Whitaker's campaign website stated the following:
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Dale Whitaker is dedicated to ensuring that Washington’s elections are secure, transparent, and accessible to all. With a deep understanding of the challenges facing our electoral system, he brings a unique perspective as a small business owner and an engaged community member. Platform Priorities
Implementing cutting-edge technologies and protocols to protect against fraud and interference.
Making the electoral process more transparent, allowing for greater public oversight and confidence.
Expanding access to voting to ensure every Washingtonian can easily exercise their right to vote, regardless of their background or abilities.
Working closely with local communities to understand and address their specific needs and challenges.
Utilizing technology to make voting more efficient, user-friendly, and accessible for all.
Cutting red tape and reducing startup costs to ensure opening a small business is easy and affordable. [3] |
” |
| —Dale Whitaker’s campaign website (2024)[4] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Washington Secretary of State |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Whitaker for WA, "Meet Dale," accessed July 22, 2024
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Dale Whitaker," accessed July 22, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Whitaker for WA, “Priorities,” accessed July 23, 2024
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