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Suzanne Schmidt
Data last updated: F-1 statements filed through Oct 13, 2026 · contributions through Oct 14, 2026 · lobbyist reports through Sep 30, 2026 (read Oct 14, 2026)
State Representative, Legislative District 4, Position 1
Running in 2026: State Representative, District 4, Position 1 (on the ballot) · County Commissioner, Spokane County, Position Commissioner District 4 (In the general)
Statements of financial affairs (F-1)
| Period | Filed | What it lists |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 – 2026-02-11 State Representative, Legislative District 4 | 2026-03-25 | 4 income, 9 accounts, 1 real estate |
| 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31 State Representative, Legislative District 4 | 2025-04-05 | 4 income, 9 accounts, 1 real estate, 1 creditors |
| 2023-01-01 – 2024-03-16 State Representative, Legislative District 4 | 2024-03-17 | 4 income, 9 accounts, 1 real estate, 1 creditors |
Findings
None.
Lobbyist-paid meals and events 31
Where a lobbyist's monthly report lists them among the people a lobbyist or employer paid for. A dinner several employers split appears once for each employer. Shares are shown when the report states them.
| Date | Paid by | Occasion | Their share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | INLAND POWER & LIGHT reported by Andy Barth | Inland Power Wildfire Mitigation Tour (Breakfast, Lunch, Rental Vans) - This educational tour offered a look at Inland Power's wildfire mitigation program and the ongoing threats the issue faces. · Rusty Moose - Spokane | $57.69 |
| 2026-09-29 | INLAND POWER & LIGHT reported by Andy Barth | Inland Power Wildfire Mitigation Tour (Breakfast, Lunch) - This educational tour offered a look at Inland Power's wildfire mitigation program and the ongoing threats the issue faces. · 10110 W Hallett Rd., Spokane, WA 99224 | $62.30 |
| 2026-02-24 | WASHINGTON RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION reported by SHERI NELSON | WRECA Reception/lunch · INB 140 | not stated |
| 2026-02-19 | WA PUBLIC AFFAIRS NETWORK DBA TVW reported by RENEE R SINCLAIR | TVW Gala 2026 · Little Creek Casino Resort, 91 West State Route 108, Shelton, WA 98584 | not stated |
| 2026-02-19 | WA REFUSE & RECYCLING ASSN reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC | WRRA LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION · Columbia Room | not stated |
| 2026-02-04 | CHRISTOPHERSEN INC reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC | Dinner · Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2026-01-22 | BOEING reported by Ryan R. Tomasich | Boeing sponsored Aerospace Futures Alliance Reception · Boeing Olympia House, Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2026-01-20 | ASSN OF WA SPIRITS & WINE DISTRIBUTORS reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC | AWSWD Legislative Reception · Jean-Pierre's three16 | not stated |
| 2026-01-19 | WA ASSN OF WHEAT GROWERS reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS | Legislative Reception · Anthony's Homeport - Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2026-01-14 | WA ST BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL reported by Heather Kurtenbach | Building Trades Legislative Reception · Anthony's Homeport | $59.04 |
| 2025-08-11 | WA ST BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL reported by Heather Kurtenbach | Dinner · Clinkerdaggers (Spokane) | $87.87 |
| 2025-06-18 | ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF WA reported by JERRY VANDERWOOD | dinner · Clinkerdagger | not stated |
| 2025-03-31 | TECHNOLOGY NETWORK reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC | TechNet Reception · Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2025-03-18 | WA PUBLIC AFFAIRS NETWORK DBA TVW reported by RENEE R SINCLAIR | TVW Gala · Skookum Creek Event Center 91 West State Route 108 Shelton, WA 98584 | not stated |
| 2025-02-20 | WA ST COUNCIL OF POLICE & SHERIFFS reported by Teresa Taylor | Legislative Reception · Capitol Events Center | not stated |
| 2025-02-12 | WA ST FARM BUREAU reported by Caleb Gwerder | Boots on the Hill Event - Members and entire legislature invited. · The Castle | not stated |
| 2025-02-11 | WA ST BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL reported by Heather Kurtenbach | Dinner · Uptown Grill | not stated |
| 2025-02-10 | WA ST BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL reported by Heather Kurtenbach | Building Trades Legislative Reception · Anthony's Homeport | not stated |
| 2025-02-05 | WA Hospitality Assn reported by Julia Gorton | House Republican Dinner Reception · 1889 Prime Steakhouse | not stated |
| 2025-02-05 | WA ST COUNCIL OF FIRE FIGHTERS reported by DENNIS J LAWSON | Legislative Conference Reception · Capital Event Center, ESD 113, 6005 Tyee Drive SW, Tumwater, WA 98512 | not stated |
| 2025-02-03 | PACIFIC COAST SHELLFISH GROWERS ASSN reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS | Legislative Reception · Chelsea Farm Oyster Bar - Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2025-01-21 | ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF WA reported by JERRY VANDERWOOD | Reception for House Republican Members with Business Associations · BIAW Conference Room. Catering by Bayview Catering | not stated |
| 2025-01-21 | BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSN OF WA reported by Jan Himebaugh | Reception for House Republican Members with Business Associations · BIAW Conference Room. Catering by Bayview Catering | not stated |
| 2025-01-21 | BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSN OF WA reported by Andrea Smiley | Reception for House Republican Members with Business Associations · BIAW Conference Room. Catering by Bayview Catering | not stated |
| 2025-01-21 | CAROLYN LOGUE reported by CAROLYN LOGUE | Reception for House Republican Members with Business Associations · BIAW Conference Room. Catering by Bayview Catering | not stated |
| 2025-01-20 | WA ASSN OF WHEAT GROWERS reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS | Legislative Reception · Anthony's Homeport - Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2024-09-17 | Rivian Automotive LLC reported by The Nichols Group Government Relations LLC | Dinner in Spokane WA · Churchill's Steakhouse, Spokane WA | $96.30 |
| 2024-06-24 | WA REFUSE & RECYCLING ASSN reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC | WRRA Annual Meeting · Coeur d'Alene Resort | not stated |
| 2024-06-03 | WA ST COUNCIL OF POLICE & SHERIFFS reported by Teresa Taylor | Lunch · Elmer’s Restaurant, Tacoma | $26 |
| 2024-01-16 | Western States Petroleum Assn. reported by Sophia Steele | Dinner · Pellegrino's Italian Kitchen and Catering | not stated |
| 2024-01-15 | WA ASSN OF WHEAT GROWERS reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS | Legislative Day Reception · Anthony's HomePort - Olympia | not stated |
Who reported lobbying them
Employers whose lobbyists named them in a monthly report's lobbying, with the bills reported.
| Employer | Reports | Bills |
|---|---|---|
| WA State Assn of Plumbers & Pipefitters latest 2026-03 | 13 | HB 1173, HB 1210, HB 1462, HB 1549, HB 1628, HB 1723, HB 1788, SB 5061, SB 5422, SB 5548, SB 5572, SB 5649 and 1 more |
| BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSN OF WA latest 2026-02 | 10 | HB 1121, HB 1213, HB 1297, HB 1644, HB 1788, SB 5041, SB 5292, SB 5360, SB 5408, SB 5501, SB 5539, SB 5548 and 2 more |
| ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF WA latest 2025-12 | 9 | none named |
| Washington State Labor Council latest 2026-06 | 4 | HB 2479 |
| INLAND POWER & LIGHT latest 2026-09 | 4 | HB 1903, HB 2275, HB 2575, SB 6079 |
| WA & NORTHERN IDAHO DIST COUNCIL LABORERS UNION latest 2025-04 | 3 | HB 1596, HB 1822, SSB 5773 |
| Habitat for Humanity-Spokane latest 2026-03 | 3 | HB 1717, HB 1959, HB 1974, HB 2295, SB 5884, SB 5885, SB 6003 |
| Western States Regional Council of Carpenters latest 2026-02 | 2 | HB 2191, SB 6068 |
| WA RETAIL ASSN latest 2025-01 | 2 | HB 1070 |
| Modern Electric Water Company latest 2026-02 | 2 | HB 1903, HB 2296, SB 6355 |
| INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON latest 2026-01 | 2 | none named |
| WA ST NURSES ASSN latest 2025-03 | 1 | HB 1162, HB 1220, HB 1430, SB 5041 |
| WA ST HOSPITAL ASSN latest 2025-02 | 1 | HB 1123, SB 5083 |
| WA FOOD INDUSTRY latest 2024-10 | 1 | none named |
| Uber Technologies Inc and Affiliates latest 2025-12 | 1 | none named |
| NATL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY GREATER NW CHAPTER latest 2026-03 | 1 | SB 5993 |
| Communications Workers of America latest 2025-03 | 1 | SB 5041, SB 5459, SB 5463 |
| Children's Alliance latest 2025-02 | 1 | none named |
| BP AMERICA INC latest 2025-08 | 1 | none named |
| Associated Students of the University of Washington - Seattle latest 2025-01 | 1 | HB 1751 |
| AMERIPEN latest 2025-04 | 1 | SB 5284 |
Where their 2026 money comes from
IndividualsBusinessesTrade, professional and issue groupsLabor unionsTribal governmentsPolitical partiesOther candidates and officeholdersTheir own money
Contributions to their 2026 campaign by kind of donor (how kinds are read).
Campaign money: State Representative, 2026
$22,450raised, 29 contributions
$0their own money
$53,036spent
PACs $12,900 · Businesses $9,300 · Individuals $250
How it was spent
Other$48,971
Contribution Refunds$2,400
Accounting, legal, regulatory compliance, etc.$1,150
Other advertising$515
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS Spokane Valley | Other (incl. small contributions) | $5,000 |
| PUGET SOUND CHAPTER-NECA PAC Shoreline | PACs | $1,200 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC Seattle | PACs | $1,200 |
| PUGET SOUND ENERGY Bellevue | PACs | $1,200 |
| WASHINGTON HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION Olympia | PACs | $1,200 |
| THE BOEING COMPANY PAC Arlington | PACs | $1,200 |
| WASHINGTON BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION Olympia | PACs | $1,200 |
| Davita Spokane Valley | Businesses | $1,200 |
| Pfizer Inc. Memphis | Businesses | $1,200 |
| KAISER ALUMINUM Franklin | PACs | $1,200 |
| DELTA DENTAL Seattle | PACs | $1,200 |
| Uber Technologies, Inc. San Rafael | Businesses | $1,200 |
| WASHINGTON FOOD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION-PAC Olympia | PACs | $1,200 |
| AVISTA CORP Spokane | Businesses | $1,200 |
| Kroeger Cincinnati | Businesses | $1,200 |
Raised and spent are the PDC's totals for this candidacy; the breakdowns are from its itemized contributions and expenditures · the PDC's page
Campaign money: County Commissioner, 2026
$66,806raised, 101 contributions
$0their own money
$54,477spent
PACs $26,085 · Individuals $21,745 · Businesses $17,725 · Other (incl. small contributions) $1,251
How it was spent
Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc. $21,534
Other$9,413
Loan payments$7,000
Management and consulting services$5,250
Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc.$4,714
Accounting, legal, regulatory compliance, etc.$1,900
Other advertising $1,550
Filing fees$1,368
Other advertising$1,354
Rent, lease, mortgage, PO box rental$394
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION Olympia | PACs | $3,600 |
| ABC PAC WA Spokane | PACs | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| DELTA DENTAL Seattle | PACs | $2,400 |
| KUNEY MAX MAX J. KUNEY CO · Spokane | Individuals | $2,400 |
| BUILD EAST PAC Spokane | PACs | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON ASSOCATION OF REALTORS Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON STATE AUTO DEALER PAC Renton | PACs | $1,800 |
| Davita Spokane Valley | Businesses | $1,200 |
| THE BOEING COMPANY PAC Arlington | PACs | $1,200 |
| PUGET SOUND ENERGY Bellevue | PACs | $1,200 |
| Kroeger Cincinnati | Businesses | $1,200 |
| Uber Technologies, Inc. San Rafael | Businesses | $1,200 |
| Pfizer Inc. Memphis | Businesses | $1,200 |
| KAISER ALUMINUM Franklin | PACs | $1,200 |
Raised and spent are the PDC's totals for this candidacy; the breakdowns are from its itemized contributions and expenditures · the PDC's page
Campaign money: State Representative, 2024
$133,993raised, 176 contributions
$0their own money
$108,360spent
$2,268 / $0outside spending for / against
PACs $85,964 · Businesses $26,997 · Individuals $19,870 · Other (incl. small contributions) $1,162
How it was spent
Transfer to surplus funds account$60,000
Broadcast/cable TV advertising$24,500
Other advertising$5,601
Other$5,288
Inkind contribution$2,558
Management and consulting services$2,500
Newspaper/periodical advertising$2,228
Transfer to political party or legislative caucus committee$1,500
Accounting, legal, regulatory compliance, etc.$1,200
Filing fees$602
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| ABC PAC WA Spokane | PACs | $2,400 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC Seattle | PACs | $2,400 |
| HOSPITALS FOR A HEALTHY FUTURE Seattle | PACs | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON STATE AUTO DEALER PAC Renton | PACs | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON REFUSE AND RECYCLING ASSOCIATION PAC Lacey | PACs | $2,400 |
| PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS Tacoma | Businesses | $2,400 |
| PUGET SOUND CHAPTER-NECA PAC Shoreline | PACs | $2,400 |
| AVISTA CORP Spokane | Businesses | $2,400 |
| BUILD EAST PAC Spokane | PACs | $2,400 |
| MAX J. KUNEY CO. Spokane | Businesses | $2,400 |
| DELTA DENTAL Seattle | PACs | $2,400 |
| BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY Fort Worth | PACs | $2,400 |
| PUGET SOUND ENERGY Bellevue | PACs | $2,400 |
| WASHINGTON HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| KAISER ALUMINUM Franklin | PACs | $2,400 |
Raised and spent are the PDC's totals for this candidacy; the breakdowns are from its itemized contributions and expenditures · the PDC's page