Joe Schmick
A candidate for State Representative, Pos. 2, Legislative District 9 (Southeastern Washington) in the 2012 Washington Primary
Party: Republican
City: Colfax, Washington
Education: Graduated from Colfax High School. He 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 representing the 9th Legislative 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.
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