DANNY TARKENTON
Independent candidate for Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney. An Army veteran completing a master's in forensic psychology this fall, running to break cycles and change how justice is delivered.
Operational Background
The Case for Independence
“Spokane needs a Prosecuting Attorney dedicated to serving this community and breaking cycles. Too often the system punishes without understanding — it reacts rather than responds, and the same people cycle through. That drove me to pursue a master's in forensic psychology, to understand the science behind harmful behavior and what truly prevents it. Spokane is my home, and I am prepared to lead that effort.”
Why She's Running
“I know we can change the way justice is delivered — and I am prepared to lead that effort.”
DANNY TARKENTON · Army Veteran · Spokane, WA
Where She Stands
Priorities for Spokane County justice
Breaking Cycles
Justice that responds instead of just reacting — breaking the cycles that send the same people through the system again and again.
Science-Based Justice
A master's in forensic psychology, finishing this fall, applied to what actually prevents harmful behavior.
Independence
The independence to drive meaningful change in how justice is delivered in Spokane.
The Race
Why It Matters
- A prosecutor focused on breaking cycles, not just punishing them.
- An Army veteran bringing discipline and a science-based approach to the office.
- The only independent in a race between two partisans.
Backed By
- Rebecca Long — Cheney City Council
- Sarah Dixit — Spokane City Council
- Kate Telis — Spokane City Council
The Opportunity
Spokane's prosecutor race is a contest between two Republicans. Danny offers voters the only independent — and the only veteran — on the ballot.