He spent 27 years in prison after he was wrongfully convicted. Last week he won a seat on the Sunnyside School Board

By: Monica Carrillo-Casas

Outlets: The Spokesman-Review

Published: November 10, 2025

Words: 574

Last Updated: 5 days, 4 hours ago

SUNNYSIDE, Wash. – Evaristo Salas Jr. said there were days he wasn’t sure he would make it out of prison.

But one thing he did know was that, if he ever got the chance, he wanted to help the youths of Sunnyside, Washington.

Now, with a significant lead over his opponent, Laura Galvan, for a seat on the Sunnyside School Board, he says he’s ready to serve his community.

Galvan didn’t respond to requests for …

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