Andy Billig
A candidate for Senate, Legislative District 3 (central Spokane) in the 2020 Washington General Election, Nov. 3
Party: Democratic
Age: 57
City: Spokane, Washington
Occupation: State representative
Education: Graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in Maryland in 1986. Earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Georgetown University in 1990.
Work experience: Former general manager and president of the Spokane Indians baseball team. Current co-owner and executive with the team.
Political experience: Elected state representative in the 3rd District in 2010. Served for two years before winning 3rd District senate seat in 2012. Re-elected in 2016. Currently serves as the Senate majority leader.
Family: Divorced. Has two children.
Campaign fundraising: $275,140 as of Sept. 2, according to the Public Disclosure Commission. Top donations include $2,000 each from MACPAC, Kaiser Aluminum, Centurylink, Avista Corp., Premera BFlue Cross, Microsoft, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians and the Washington State Troopers PAC.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Andy Billig (D) | 38,858 | 58.25% |
| Dave Lucas (R) | 27,848 | 41.75% |
Related Coverage
Getting There: Billig vows to push transportation package as Washington struggles with decaying road infrastructure, pandemic slowdown
A report from a libertarian think tank placed Washington’s highway system at 45th in the country for cost-effectiveness and condition. All the more reason to invest now in road projects, said Sen. Andy Billig, which can also help stimulate the economy during the pandemic.
Millions spent on legislative races but not much change expected
How much partisan change can you get for $41.2 million? If you were spending it on Washington legislative candidates this year, the answer: “Not much.”
Spin Control: Washington’s 2021 Legislative session will be virtually unrecognizable
Like most daily life in 2020, the 2021 Legislative session will be significantly changed by COVID-19.
Longtime state Sen. Andy Billig faces GOP challenge from Marine Corps veteran Dave Lucas
Lucas said the district, which has historically voted blue, is in need of new leadership. Billig touted a record of assisting his constituency since joining the Legislature in 2010.
Truth-tester: No, sex ed will not be taught to kindergartners
A recent campaign mailer from Dave Lucas, a Republican running against incumbent Spokane Sen. Andy Billig , falsely suggests that Billig supports teaching sex education to kindergartners, among other claims focused on legislation approved this year.
As city leaders eye police reform, state legislators could also take action
In their quest for police reform, elected officials in the city of Spokane may lean on their counterparts in the state Legislature for help.
“Little Blue Truck” read by Andy Billig for Storytime from the Tower
The takeaway from “Little Blue Truck” is not lost on State Sen. Andy Billig (or his very helpful director who chose this book for his dad to read!) – as we all work through this difficult time together.
“Little Blue Truck” was written by Alice Shertle, illustrated by Jill McElmurry (published HMH Books, 2008). Pick up this board book for your library from Auntie’s Bookstore!
Washington legislative leaders in both parties back Inslee’s ‘stay home’ order
Legislative leaders backed Gov. Jay Inslee’s “stay home” order Monday night, urging residents to increase efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 across Washington.
With a day left before session ends, Washington legislators cut nearly $1 billion from proposed spending plan to prepare for possible downturn
Facing uncertainty over a possible economic downturn from the novel coronavirus outbreak and the need to fight the outbreak that has claimed more than two dozen lives, lawmakers said they significantly rewrote the budget plan they expect to pass quickly by Thursday evening.
Senate adds $1B in spending, passes budget
The Senate called for another $1 billion in spending in the state’s primary budget Thursday, approving increases for homelessness, environment and health care costs.