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Kathy Gillespie
Democratic Party
Prior offices:
Vancouver Board of Directors Position 3
Years in office: 2009 - 2017
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 6, 2018
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Kathy Gillespie (Democratic Party) was a member of the Vancouver Board of Directors, representing Position 3. Gillespie assumed office in 2009. Gillespie left office in 2017.

Gillespie (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Washington House of Representatives to represent District 18-Position 2. Gillespie lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Gillespie is the former Position 3 representative on the Vancouver Board of Directors in Washington. She first won election to the board in 2009 and did not seek a third term in 2017.

Biography

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Gillespie worked for 13 years as a journalist and editor covering education issues in the region.[1]

Elections

2018

See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Washington House of Representatives District 18-Position 2

Larry Hoff defeated Kathy Gillespie in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 18-Position 2 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Larry Hoff (R)
 
52.7
 
37,429
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Kathy Gillespie (D)
 
47.3
 
33,528

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 70,957
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 18-Position 2

Kathy Gillespie and Larry Hoff advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 18-Position 2 on August 7, 2018.

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%
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Kathy Gillespie (D)
 
52.1
 
18,883
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Larry Hoff (R)
 
47.9
 
17,350

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 36,233
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2016

See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Washington House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 20, 2016.

Incumbent Liz Pike defeated Kathy Gillespie in the Washington House of Representatives, District 18-Position 2 general election.[2]

Washington House of Representatives, District 18-Position 2 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Liz Pike Incumbent 56.82% 40,354
     Independent Democrat Kathy Gillespie 43.18% 30,665
Total Votes 71,019
Source: Washington Secretary of State


Incumbent Liz Pike and Kathy Gillespie defeated Ilana Brown and Shane Bowman in the Washington House of Representatives District 18-Position 2 top two primary.[3][4]

Washington House of Representatives, District 18-Position 2 Top Two Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Liz Pike Incumbent 42.49% 11,972
     Independent Democrat Green check mark transparent.png Kathy Gillespie 29.00% 8,170
     Democratic Ilana Brown 13.01% 3,665
     Republican Shane Bowman 15.50% 4,368
Total Votes 28,175
Source: Washington Secretary of State

Endorsements

Gillespie's endorsements included the following:[5]

  • Professional & Technical Employees Local 17
  • Washington State Federation of Democratic Women
  • Washington State Labor Council
  • Southwest Washington Central Labor Council
  • Amalgamated Transit Union Legislative Council of WA State
  • Clark County Democratic Women
  • National Women’s Political Caucus, Nat'l Women's Political Caucus of Washington State
  • Young Democrats of Clark County
  • Washington Education Association

2013

See also: Vancouver School District elections (2013)

Gillespie won a second term against challenger Lisa Phifer Ross in the November 5, 2013, general election.

Results

Vancouver Board of Directors, Position 3, Four-year term, 2013
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Nonpartisan Green check mark transparent.pngKathy Gillespie Incumbent 53% 11,974
     Nonpartisan Lisa Phifer Ross 47% 10,622
Total Votes 22,596
Source: Clark County Auditor's Office, "November 5, 2013 General Election," November 26, 2013

Funding

Gillespie reported no contributions or expenditures to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission.[6]

Endorsements

The Columbian endorsed Gillespie on October 16, 2013.[7]

2009

Gillespie won election to the board by defeating Nelson Holmberg on November 3, 2009.

Vancouver Board of Directors, Position 3, November 3, 2009
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Nonpartisan Green check mark transparent.pngKathy Gillespie 60.2% 14,795
     Nonpartisan Nelson Holmberg 39.3% 9,668
     Nonpartisan Write-in votes 0.5% 128
Total Votes 24,591
Source: Clark County Auditor's Office

Campaign themes

2016

Gillespie's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

“

Kathy's Priorities

  • Build partnerships and restore trust with business, civic leaders and citizens
  • Build alliances, make progress on big issues, deliver results
  • Fully fund basic education and end use of local school taxes to pay Olympia's bills
  • Boost job growth and support workforce development, expanded career and technical education opportunities for all students
  • Expand affordable housing options for all
  • End traffic gridlock by improving transportation options, including replacing the I-5 bridge
  • Improve livability for all by supporting smart growth, caring for our environment[8]
 ”
—Kathy Gillespie (2016)[9]

2013

Gillespie provided the following statement for the 2013 Local Voters' Pamphlet in Clark County:[10]

“ It is a privilege to serve this community and Vancouver Public Schools as a Board director. I have two children in our schools and am a long-time volunteer. I believe all students can become engaged, life-long learners. My job is to provide the oversight, strategic planning and necessary funding to ensure all students acquire the skills needed for success in career, college and life. I closely monitor progress relative to our strategic goals through system-wide data analysis and am proud that graduation and student achievement rates have risen. With your vote, I will continue to advocate for all students.[8] ”
—Kathy Gillespie (2013)

See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Vancouver School District, "Kathy Gillespie," accessed September 23, 2013
  2. ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "General Election Results 2016," accessed December 2, 2016
  3. ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 23, 2016
  4. ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 2, 2016 Primary Results," accessed August 25, 2016
  5. ↑ Elect Kathy Gillespie, "Endorsements," accessed October 4, 2016
  6. ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission, "Local Candidates," accessed December 17, 2013
  7. ↑ The Columbian, "In Our View: Endorsement Roundup," October 16, 2013
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  9. ↑ Elect Kathy Gillespie, "Issues," accessed October 4, 2016
  10. ↑ Clark County Auditor, "Local Voters' Pamphlet," accessed September 23, 2013
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