State House, Position 1
Election Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Riccelli (D) | 11,596 | 72.55% |
| Randy McGlenn II (L) | 4,387 | 27.45% |
* Race percentages are calculated with data from the Secretary of State's Office, which omits write-in votes from its calculations when there are too few to affect the outcome. The Spokane County Auditor's Office may have slightly different percentages than are reflected here because its figures include any write-in votes.
About the Race
Because there are only two candidates, both will advance to the November election.
The Candidates
Marcus Riccelli
- Party:
- Democratic
- Age:
- 46
- City:
- Spokane, Washington
Education: Graduated from Mead High School in 1996 and earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Gonzaga University in 2000. He also received a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Washington in 2007.
Work experience: Worked as Eastern Washington director for U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell from 2007 to 2010 and a senior policy adviser to then-state Sen. Lisa Brown from 2010 to 2012. Previously was an adjunct professor at Eastern Washington University. Worked for CHAS Health for several years and is currently the community relations manager.
Political experience: Finishing his sixth term representing the 3rd Legislative District in the Washington State House of Representatives after first being elected in 2012.
Family: Married to Amanda Riccelli. Has two children.
Campaign finance: Raised more than $199,000 as of Oct. 2, 2024, according to the state Public Disclosure Commission. Contributors include the Kroger Co., Pawn 1 Inc., Washington Beer and Wine Distributors Political Action Committee, Kaiser Aluminum, Pfizer Inc., Service Employees International Union Local 925, Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority, Sixth Avenue Pharmacy and Walgreens.
Randy McGlenn II
- Party:
- Libertarian
- Age:
- 49
- City:
- Spokane, Washington
Education: Graduated from West Valley High School in 1994. Graduated from the ITT Technical Institute with an associate degree in information technology.
Work experience: Served in the U.S. Army from 1994 to 1998. Over 25 years working with technology in various industries, including as an IT and service manager for Access Unified Networks, and as a systems analyst for EZ Loader Boat Trailers.
Political experience: Served as the chair of the Libertarian Party of Washington State from 2017 to 2021, the chair of the East Central Neighborhood Council from 2017 to 2023, the chair of the Pedestrian Traffic and Transportation Committee, and chair of the Citizens Transportation Advisory Board. Currently serves on the West Central Neighborhood Council, the East Central Neighborhood Council, the Pedestrian Traffic and Transportation Committee, the Citizens Transportation Advisory Board, and as the chair of the Community Assembly Administrative Committee.
Family: Engaged. Candidate did not provide name of fiancée.
Political donations: Reported raising around $5,500 as of July 14, 2023, with top donors including Washington state IT specialist Shawn Trissell and Alene Alexander, program manager for Embrace Washington.
Complete Coverage
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