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The Ninth Legislative District is among the largest in our state, covering all or part of seven counties in eastern and southeastern Washington. Its many attractive features include some of the finest agricultural land in the United States, an outstanding public university and an inviting, primarily rural lifestyle. I am honored to represent the Ninth District at our Capitol for a 33rd consecutive year.

I am committed to providing Ninth District residents with accessible, responsible representation, and making sure the generations which follow ours – like our two children and three grandchildren – have opportunities to prosper which are at least equal to what we have enjoyed. That means working for fiscal stability, through sustainable budgeting and reasonable taxation, and sensible policies.

My particular interests as a lawmaker are, not surprisingly, agriculture and our state budget.

Again, thanks for visiting. If you have any questions or concerns about the issues facing our state, please contact me via e-mail, the toll free legislative hotline at 1-800-562-6000 or my Olympia office at (360) 786-7620.

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News

March 04, 2026

2026 session week 8 video update

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February 27, 2026

Schoesler opposes Senate passage of supplemental operating budget

The Senate today voted along party lines to pass its version of the state supplemental operating budget, with opponents arguing it is not sustainable and reduces the percentage of spending that is dedicated to K-12 education. Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, voted against the budget, which was passed on a 30-19 vote. “The Senate Democrats’ operating...
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February 27, 2026

Senate unanimously approves supplemental capital budget

The Senate today unanimously passed its version of the 2025-27 state supplemental capital budget. Republicans who helped develop the spending plan applauded it for addressing needs across Washington. “Our supplemental budget complements the two-year capital budget enacted by the Legislature last year by spending money in a responsible manner while addressing important needs throughout the...
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February 26, 2026

2026 session week 7 video update

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February 18, 2026

2026 session week 6 video update

 
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February 16, 2026

Schoesler blasts Democrats’ passage of income-tax bill in Senate

Democrats controlling the Senate voted 27-22 today to create a state income tax in Washington, despite voters having rejected such a tax numerous times over the past century. Senate Bill 6346 would impose a 9.9% tax on individual income over $1 million. 9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler, along with all 18 other Republicans and three...
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