Vice President Dick Cheney will visit Seattle Monday to raise money for freshman Rep. Dave Reichert, R-Wash.

Cheney's office confirmed the visit late yesterday. Cheney, who also campaigned for Reichert last year, is scheduled to address a noon luncheon at the Grand Hyatt in downtown Seattle.

Lee Anne McBride, a spokeswoman for Cheney, said the vice president was looking forward to visiting Washington state.

"Congressman Reichert is an important member in the House, and we look forward to working with him on a number of issues," McBride said.

Reichert, who was elected to the Eastside district last fall, has been targeted by Democrats for 2006.

Reichert spokeswoman Heather Janik called Cheney's visit a sign of Reichert's effectiveness since becoming a member on Congress in January. "We're happy to see that recognized," she said.