Marcus Riccelli
A candidate for State Representative, Pos. 1, Legislative District 3 (central Spokane) in the 2012 Washington Primary
Party: Democrat
Age: 47
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.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Riccelli (D) | 5,891 | 27.70% |
| Tim Benn (R) | 4,512 | 21.21% |
| Jon Snyder (D) | 4,086 | 19.21% |
| Bob Apple (D) | 3,947 | 18.56% |
| Morgan Oyler (R) | 2,834 | 13.32% |
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