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State Representative, 9th Legislative District · Position 2
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Joe Schmick

Candidate for State Representative, 9th Legislative District, Position 2

Prefers Republican PartyIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State Representative; former farmer
Campaign website
joeschmick.com

State Representative for the 9th Legislative District since his 2007 appointment. A former second-generation farmer and small business owner who has served on the Washington State Farm Bureau board and the Washington Barley Commission.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports curbing state spending rather than raising revenue.

    Joe Schmick for State House

    Campaign website · joeschmick.com

    “We don't have a revenue problem, we have a spending problem.”
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  • Voted against the 2026 tax on income over $1 million.In office

    On the House's final passage vote on SB 6346 ("Establishing a tax on millionaires") on March 9, 2026 (51-46), the Legislature's roll call lists this member under "Voting nay." The bill became law.

    Roll calls on SB 6346 (2025-26), Establishing a tax on millionaires

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · House, Final Passage as Amended by the House, 03-09-2026, "Voting nay" list · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Richards, Rude, Rule, Schmick, Schmidt”
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Public safety

  • Supports legislation giving police more tools and clarity.

    Joe Schmick for State House

    Campaign website · joeschmick.com

    “I will continue to work on legislation that allows our law enforcement officers to do their jobs and keep our communities safe.”
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Education

  • Supports more control for local school boards.

    Joe Schmick for State House

    Campaign website · joeschmick.com

    “First, there should be more control given to the local school board.”
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Housing

  • Voted against the 2025 law limiting residential rent increases.In office

    EHB 1217 limits rent and fee increases for tenants under the residential and manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant acts. On the House's final vote on April 27, 2025 (54-44), the Legislature's roll call lists this member under "Voting nay."

    Roll calls on EHB 1217 (2025-26), limiting residential rent and fee increases

    Government record · Washington State Legislature · House, Final Passage as Recommended by the Conference Committee, 04-27-2025, "Voting nay" list · app.leg.wa.gov

    “Richards, Rude, Santos, Schmick, Schmidt”
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Economy & jobs

  • Pledges to protect agricultural water access.

    Joe Schmick for State House

    Campaign website · joeschmick.com

    “I will work to protect our access to water and keep our agricultural economy thriving.”
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Health & human services

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Joe Schmick on them.

  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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