Joe Schmick
A candidate for State Representative, Pos. 2, Legislative District 9 (Southeastern Washington) in the 2012 Washington Primary
Party: Republican
Age: 66
City: Colfax, Washington
Education: Graduated from Colfax High School. Holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Eastern Washington University with a minor in economics.
Work experience: Farmer and small business owner for more than 40 years.
Political experience: Has served in the House of Representatives in the 9th District since 2007. He previously served on the Washington Barley Commission and the National Barley Improvement Committee in the 1990s.
Family: Married to Kim Schmick.
Campaign finance: Raised more than $229,000 as of Oct. 2, 2024, according to the state Public Disclosure Commission. Contributors include the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Premera Blue Cross, Delta Dental of Washington, Washington State Tree Fruit Association Political Action Committee, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, BNSF Railway, Anheuser-Busch, and Avista Corp.
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