Ann Rivers
Party: Republican
City of residence: La Center
Age: 46
Occupation: Small business owner
Campaign website: Elect Ann Rivers
Major endorsements: National Rifle Association, Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, Washington State Farm Bureau, Association of Washington Business, Washington State Council of Firefighters
Money raised in campaign: $148,190
Ralph Schmidt
Party: Democrat
City of residence: Camas
Age: 70
Occupation: Retired information technology specialist
Campaign website: None
Major endorsements: Clark County Democratic Women’s Club, Planned Parenthood, 18th Legislative District Democrats, Clark County Democrats
Money raised in campaign: $4,872
State Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, is campaigning in the 18th District this fall to defend her recent Senate appointment against Democratic tax reform advocate Ralph Schmidt.
Rivers, previously a member of the state House, was appointed in June to complete the final months of Joseph Zarelli’s term.