Michael Schmidt
A candidate for House Pos. 2, Legislative District 4 (Spokane Valley) in the 2024 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 6
Party: Republican
City: Mead, Washington
Education: Graduated from Gonzaga Prep in 1980. Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science from Washington State University in 1985.
Political experience: First time running for a public office.
Work experience: Owns and operates Schmidt Cattle Company, a family ranch in Green Bluff. Has spent time on commercial fishing boats in Alaska. Does some livestock brokering and has been a real estate broker with John L. Scott for past six years.
Family: Married to Carol Ann Schmidt. Has three adult sons, the oldest of which is Spokane County Superior Court Judge Jeremy Schmidt. Has five grandkidschildren.
Campaign contributions: Has raised $32,691 as of July 2. Top donors include the political action committee for the Washington chapter of the Association of Builders and Contractors and the Inland Northwest Associated General Contractors; James and Barbara Larkin, the former of which is the former Ppresident of Romac Industries; and local development company Harley Douglass Inc. Stephen Major, also a candidate for the Pos. 2 seat, donated $500 to Schmidt.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Chase (R) | 10,025 | 24.40% |
| Ted Cummings (D) | 9,886 | 24.06% |
| Brandi Peetz (R) | 9,408 | 22.89% |
| Michael Schmidt (R) | 6,715 | 16.34% |
| Ed “Woody” Wood (D) | 3,466 | 8.43% |
| Stephen Major (R) | 1,592 | 3.87% |
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