Suzanne Schmidt
Suzanne Schmidt (Republican Party) is a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 4-Position 1. She assumed office on January 9, 2023. Her current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Schmidt (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Washington House of Representatives to represent District 4-Position 1. She declared candidacy for the primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.[source]
Biography
Suzanne Schmidt grew up in Libby, Montana, and lives in Spokane Valley, Washington. Schmidt graduated from Libby High School in 1982. She earned an associate degree from Spokane Community College in 2001. Her career experience includes working as a president and CEO of the Associated Builders and Contractors association.[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2023-2024
Schmidt was assigned to the following committees:
- Innovation, Community & Economic Development, & Veterans Committee
- Labor and Workplace Standards Committee
- College & Workforce Development Committee
- House Rules Committee
- House Transportation Committee
Elections
2026
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on August 4, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Nonpartisan primary
Nonpartisan primary election for Washington House of Representatives District 4-Position 1
Incumbent Suzanne Schmidt (R) and Hillary Pham (R) are running in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 4-Position 1 on August 4, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Suzanne Schmidt (R) | |
| Hillary Pham (R) | ||
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2024
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 4-Position 1
Incumbent Suzanne Schmidt defeated Kristopher Pockell in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 4-Position 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Suzanne Schmidt (R) | 68.4 | 54,792 |
 | Kristopher Pockell (No party preference) | 31.0 | 24,817 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 545 | ||
| Total votes: 80,154 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 4-Position 1
Incumbent Suzanne Schmidt and Kristopher Pockell defeated Kitten Wildes Beeler in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 4-Position 1 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Suzanne Schmidt (R) | 68.3 | 26,989 |
| ✔ | | Kristopher Pockell (No party preference) | 21.5 | 8,486 |
 | Kitten Wildes Beeler (G) | 9.2 | 3,634 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.1 | 425 | ||
| Total votes: 39,534 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 4-Position 1
Suzanne Schmidt defeated Ted Cummings in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 4-Position 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Suzanne Schmidt (R) | 63.3 | 41,275 |
 | Ted Cummings (D) | 36.5 | 23,797 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 91 | ||
| Total votes: 65,163 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 4-Position 1
Ted Cummings and Suzanne Schmidt defeated MJ Bolt in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 4-Position 1 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ted Cummings (D) | 36.5 | 15,003 |
| ✔ | | Suzanne Schmidt (R) | 35.9 | 14,754 |
| MJ Bolt (R) | 27.4 | 11,272 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 78 | ||
| Total votes: 41,107 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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- Associated General Contractors of Washington — Legislators are scored based on their votes on legislation supported by the organization.
- Association of Washington Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the state’s business community.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
- Washington State Labor Council — Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Washington State Legislature in 2024.
- Associated General Contractors of Washington — Legislators are scored based on their votes on legislation supported by the organization.
- Association of Washington Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the state’s business community.
- Building Industry Association of Washington — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to home building industry issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility — Legislators are scored on how they voted on firearm policies.
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Washington State Legislature in 2023.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility — Legislators are scored on how they voted on firearm policies.
- Washington State Labor Council — Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Bob McCaslin Jr. (R) |
Washington House of Representatives District 4-Position 1 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
