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Joe Schmick

A candidate for 9th District Representative, Position 2, Legislative District 9 (Southeastern Washington) in the 2018 Washington General Election, Nov. 6

Party: Republican

City: Colfax, WA

Education: Graduated from Colfax High School. Has bachelor's degree in accounting with minor in economics from Eastern Washington University.

Work experience: Farmer and small-business owner for 35 years.

Political experience: State representative representing 9th Legislative District since 2007. Served on Washington Barley Commission from 1990 to 1997 and National Barley improvement Committee from 1991 to 1996.

Family: Married. Has no children.

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