Trent Maier

Trent Maier graduated from Fulton High School. Maier earned a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University in 2003. Maier's career experience includes working as an electrical engineer.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Trent Maier is an engineer, entrepreneur, husband, and small business owner who has spent his career building businesses, creating jobs, and investing in the Inland Northwest.

After earning his degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University, Trent worked in the automation and energy industries before pursuing his passion for entrepreneurship. Alongside his family, he founded Trailbreaker Cider, helping grow it into one of the Northwest's leading cider manufacturers and a thriving local business serving families throughout the Spokane Valley.

As a business owner, Trent understands firsthand the challenges facing working families, employees, and job creators. From building and operating multiple businesses to leading the construction of Trailbreaker's 10,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, restaurant, and event center, he has experienced the impact of rising taxes, excessive regulations, government bureaucracy, and the increasing cost of doing business in Washington.

Trent has been an active leader in the regional business community, serving on the Board of Directors for both the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce and Greater Spokane Incorporated. Throughout his career, he has worked to strengthen the local economy, support small businesses, and create opportunities for workers and families to succeed.

Seeing the challenges facing Eastern Washington inspired Trent to step forward and run for State Representative.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Lower Taxes & Affordability

Families and small businesses across Washington are feeling the pressure of rising costs, higher taxes, and inflation. Trent believes government should live within its means just like hardworking families do. He will fight against unnecessary tax increases, oppose policies that make it harder to afford housing, groceries, fuel, and utilities, and work to keep more money in the pockets of the people who earn it.

Right now, state government continues to make life more expensive for working families and employers. Trent believes that has to change.Safe communities are essential for strong families, thriving businesses, and a healthy economy. Unfortunately, Washington ranks last in the nation for law enforcement officers per capita, while rising crime, drug addiction, and public disorder continue to impact communities across the state.

Trent believes government's first responsibility is protecting its citizens. He supports recruiting and retaining more law enforcement officers, restoring accountability in the criminal justice system, combating the fentanyl crisis, and ensuring prosecutors and first responders have the tools they need to keep dangerous offenders off the streets.Washington’s economy depends on reliable and affordable energy. Trent has worked in the energy sector and understands firsthand how critical dependable power is for families, manufacturers, agriculture, and small businesses.

He opposes policies that drive up utility costs, threaten grid reliability, or make Washington less competitive. Trent supports practical energy policies that protect jobs, maintain affordability, and ensure our state has the energy infrastructure needed to support economic growth for years to come.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Taxes & Affordability, Energy policy, Transportation Infrastructure, and Public Safety.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

4th District State Rep.

Suzanne Schmidt (R);

Commissioner

Mary (Kuney) Brooks (R);

Commissioner

Josh Kerns (R);

Spokane County Sherriff

John Nowels;

Liberty Lake Mayor

Cris Kaminskas;

Liberty Lake Councilman

Hugh Severs;

Former 7th District State

Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber;

Associated General Contractors, Inland Northwest Chapter;

Washington Hospitality Association;

Association of Washington Business;

Washington Food Industry Association;

Spokane Home Builders Association;

Kaiser Aluminum;

Spokane Teachers Credit Union;

Inland Power & Light;

Delta Dental;