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McCaslin sought to be appointed to Crouse's seat in January 2014, but Leonard Christian was chosen instead by Spokane County commissioners. McCaslin was sworn in early due to the resignation of Larry Crouse. McCaslin works as a kindergarten teacher. McCaslin earned a Bachelor of Arts from Washington State University and Master of Education from Whitworth University. McCaslin is the son of Bob McCaslin Sr., who served as a member of the Washington State Senate from 1981 to 2011 and Spokane City Council.