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Mike Volz

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Mike Volz
Spokane County Treasurer
Tenure
2025 - Present
Term ends
2026
Years in position
1
Predecessor:Michael Baumgartner (R)
Washington House of Representatives District 6-Position 1
Tenure
2017 - Present
Term ends
2027
Years in position
9
Compensation
Base salary
$61,997/year
Per diem
$206/day
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Appointed
February 3, 2025
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Mike Volz (Republican Party) is a member of theWashington House of Representatives, representingDistrict 6-Position 1. He assumed office on January 9, 2017. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.

Volz (Republican Party) is also theSpokane County Treasurer in Washington. He assumed office on February 3, 2025. His current term ends in 2026.

Volz (Republican Party) ran for re-election to theWashington House of Representatives to representDistrict 6-Position 1. He won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.

Committee assignments

2023-2024

Volz was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Volz was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Volz was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Washington committee assignments, 2017
•Appropriations
•Education
•State Government, Elections & Information Technology

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2026

See also:Washington House of Representatives elections, 2026

Mike Volz did not file to run for re-election.

2024

See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Washington House of Representatives District 6-Position 1

IncumbentMike Volz defeatedSteven McCray in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 6-Position 1 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Mike Volz
Mike Volz (R)
 
62.3
 
47,492
Steven McCray (D) Candidate Connection
 
37.6
 
28,657
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
130

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Total votes: 76,279
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 6-Position 1

IncumbentMike Volz andSteven McCray advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 6-Position 1 on August 6, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Mike Volz
Mike Volz (R)
 
61.9
 
23,731
✔Steven McCray (D) Candidate Connection
 
37.8
 
14,495
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.3
 
119

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Total votes: 38,345
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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 6-Position 1

IncumbentMike Volz won election in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 6-Position 1 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Mike Volz
Mike Volz (R)
 
94.5
 
41,765
 Other/Write-in votes
 
5.5
 
2,408

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Total votes: 44,173
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 6-Position 1

IncumbentMike Volz advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 6-Position 1 on August 2, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Mike Volz
Mike Volz (R)
 
94.1
 
26,366
 Other/Write-in votes
 
5.9
 
1,658

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Total votes: 28,024
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2020

See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Washington House of Representatives District 6-Position 1

IncumbentMike Volz defeatedZack Zappone in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 6-Position 1 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Mike Volz
Mike Volz (R)
 
51.9
 
44,537
Image of Zack Zappone
Zack Zappone (D) Candidate Connection
 
48.0
 
41,153
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
113

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Total votes: 85,803
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 6-Position 1

IncumbentMike Volz andZack Zappone advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 6-Position 1 on August 4, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Mike Volz
Mike Volz (R)
 
54.9
 
27,620
✔
Image of Zack Zappone
Zack Zappone (D) Candidate Connection
 
45.0
 
22,598
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
49

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Total votes: 50,267
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2018

See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Washington House of Representatives District 6-Position 1

IncumbentMike Volz defeatedKay Murano in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 6-Position 1 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Mike Volz
Mike Volz (R)
 
53.5
 
36,800
Kay Murano (D)
 
46.5
 
32,044

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Total votes: 68,844
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 6-Position 1

IncumbentMike Volz andKay Murano advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 6-Position 1 on August 7, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Mike Volz
Mike Volz (R)
 
50.3
 
22,031
✔Kay Murano (D)
 
49.7
 
21,803

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Total votes: 43,834
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2016

See also:Washington House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for theWashington House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 20, 2016.IncumbentKevin Parker (R) did not seek re-election.

Mike Volz defeatedLynnette Vehrs in the Washington House of Representatives, District 6-Position 1 general election.[1]

Washington House of Representatives, District 6-Position 1 General Election, 2016
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngMike Volz55.34%37,702
    DemocraticLynnette Vehrs44.66%30,421
Total Votes68,123
Source:Washington Secretary of State


Lynnette Vehrs andMike Volz defeatedIan Field,Samuel Canty andBarry Pfundt in the Washington House of Representatives District 6-Position 1 top two primary.[2][3]

Washington House of Representatives, District 6-Position 1 Top Two Primary, 2016
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    DemocraticGreen check mark transparent.pngLynnette Vehrs42.70%13,022
    RepublicanGreen check mark transparent.pngMike Volz29.34%8,948
    RepublicanIan Field19.70%6,007
    RepublicanSamuel Canty4.19%1,277
    No political partyBarry Pfundt4.08%1,245
Total Votes30,499
Source:Washington Secretary of State

Campaign themes

2024

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2022

Mike Volz did not completeBallotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Mike Volz did not completeBallotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2016

Volz's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

“

Mike will fight to create a business environment that brings jobs to Spokane. He is committed to prioritizing education and will work to invest in our classrooms. This dedication will directly benefit students, and by extension, strengthen our economy.

With Mike’s experience as a CPA, he will work for reasonable tax reforms that force government to live within its means and leave more dollars in the pockets of those who earned them.[4]

”
—Mike Volz[5]

Campaign finance summary

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Mike Volz campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024Washington House of Representatives District 6-Position 1Won general$104,800 $111,811
2022Washington House of Representatives District 6-Position 1Won general$75,454 $38,291
2020Washington House of Representatives District 6-Position 1Won general$82,060 N/A**
2018Washington House of Representatives District 6-Position 1Won general$70,705 N/A**
2016Washington House of Representatives, District 6-Position 1Won$64,530 N/A**
Grand total$397,549 $150,102
Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

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In 2024, theWashington State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 7.

  • Associated General Contractors of Washington:Senate andHouse
Legislators are scored based on their votes on legislation supported by the organization.
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Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to home building industry issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on how they voted on firearm policies.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.


2023

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In 2023, theWashington State Legislature was in session from January 9 to April 23.

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on how they voted on firearm policies.
Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.


2022

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In 2022, theWashington State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 10.

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Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to home building industry issues.
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Legislators are scored on how they voted on firearm policies.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.


2021

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In 2021, theWashington State Legislature was in session from January 11 to April 25.

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Legislators are scored based on their votes on legislation supported by the organization.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to home building industry issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on how they voted on firearm policies.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.


2020

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In 2020, theWashington State Legislature was in session from January 13 to March 12.

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Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the state’s business community.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to home building industry issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on how they voted on firearm policies.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.


2019

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In 2019, theWashington State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 28.

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Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues.
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2018

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In 2018, theWashington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 8 through March 8.

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Legislators are scored based on their votes on legislation supported by the organization.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the state’s business community.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to home building industry issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on how they voted on firearm policies.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.


2017

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In 2017, theWashington State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 9 through April 23. There were also special sessions. The first special session was April 24 through May 23. The second special session was May 23 through June 21. The third special session was June 21 through July 20.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the state’s business community.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to home building industry issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on how they voted on firearm policies.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.





Endorsements

2016

In 2016, Volz's endorsements included the following:[6]

  • Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Congresswoman
  • Ozzie Knezovich, Spokane County Sheriff
  • Al French, Spokane County Commissioner
  • Shelly O'Quinn, Spokane County Commissioner
  • Nancy McLaughlin, Spokane County Commissioner
  • Rob Chase, Spokane County Treasurer
  • Tim Fitzgerald, Spokane County Clerk
  • Michael Baumgartner, Senator 6th LD
  • Jeff Holy, Representative 6th LD
  • Kevin Parker, Representative 6th LD

See also


External links

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    • Footnotes

    Political offices
    Preceded by
    Michael Baumgartner (R)    		Spokane County Treasurer
    2025-Present    		Succeeded by
    -
    Preceded by
    -    		Washington House of Representatives District 6-Position 1
    2017-Present    		Succeeded by
    -


    Leadership
    Speaker of the House:Laurie Jinkins
    Majority Leader:Joe Fitzgibbon
    Minority Leader:Drew Stokesbary
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