Spencer Meline

Spencer Meline's career experience includes working as a business owner.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I’m a small business owner, husband, and father of four, born and raised in Edmonds, Washington, and now living in Cashmere in the 8th District. I’ve built my businesses from the ground up in Leavenworth, gaining firsthand experience managing payroll, navigating regulations, and leading teams through growth and uncertainty. That experience gives me a practical understanding of how federal policy impacts real employers, workers, and families.

My wife and I homeschool our children because we believe parents should play a meaningful role in education. My nontraditional path has reinforced my conviction that while there are many paths to success, responsibility, discipline, and hard work are essential. Faith is central to our family and guides how we live, work, and serve our community.

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?

Small businesses are the backbone of Washington’s 8th District. When small businesses are strong, communities are strong, workers have opportunity, and the American Dream is within reach.

I built my businesses from the ground up, and I know what it takes to make payroll, navigate regulations, and grow a team. In Congress, I will fight to ensure Washington supports the people who create jobs—not just corporations with teams of lobbyists and lawyers.

That means lowering costs, cutting unnecessary regulations, and empowering local owners not distant bureaucracies to make the best decisions for their employees and communities.Working families are being squeezed from every direction groceries, energy, and housing all cost more. When Washington overspends and overregulates, families pay the price.

I will support responsible federal budgeting, oppose reckless spending that fuels inflation, and advance policies that bring down everyday costs. That includes protecting access to affordable energy and addressing the housing crisis.Public lands define Washington’s 8th District and deserve active, responsible care. These lands aren’t abstract to me they are part of how my family lives, explores, and experiences this place we call home.

Responsible stewardship means more than preservation. It means reducing catastrophic wildfire risk, supporting active forest management, maintaining trails and access roads, and ensuring these lands remain accessible for future generations.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am most passionate about restoring the conditions that allow families to thrive and the American Dream to remain within reach.

That starts with strengthening the foundation of family life where parents are empowered, children are raised with strong values, and communities are built on responsibility, faith, and hard work. I believe policy should support, not replace, the role of families in shaping the next generation.

I also care deeply about ensuring that opportunity is not limited to a select few. The American Dream should be attainable for anyone willing to work for it not something that feels out of reach for young families trying to build a life.

Campaign websiteMeline's campaign website stated the following:Strong Small BusinessesSmall businesses are the backbone of Washington’s 8th District. When small businesses are strong, communities are strong, workers have opportunity, and the American Dream is real.In Congress, I will work to ensure Washington supports the people who create jobs, not just corporations with teams of lobbyists and lawyers.Local owners, not distant bureaucracies, should be empowered to make decisions that are best for their employees and communities. That starts with lowering costs and removing barriers that hold small businesses back.Lower Cost of LivingWorking families shouldn’t feel squeezed from every direction. Groceries cost more. Energy costs more. Housing feels further out of reach. When Washington overspends and overregulates, families pay the price.Lowering the cost of living starts with restoring fiscal responsibility in Congress. I will support responsible federal budgeting, oppose reckless spending that fuels inflation, and push for policies that protect the long-term stability of our economy. I support measures that prevent large institutional investors from crowding out families in the single-family housing market and pricing out first-time buyers. Young families deserve a real chance at homeownership not competition from Wall Street-backed investment firms.America moves forward when families can afford to live, save, and build a future with confidence.Safe CommunitiesFamilies deserve safe streets and peace of mind. No parent should worry about open drug use in public parks, rising fentanyl deaths, or repeat offenders cycling through the system.Public safety starts with supporting well-trained and properly funded law enforcement. Officers need the tools, training, and backing to do their jobs effectively and keep our communities secure.Responsible Stewardship of Public LandsPublic lands define Washington’s 8th District and deserve active care.These lands aren’t abstract to me; they are part of how my family lives and explores this place we call home.Responsible stewardship means more than preservation. It means reducing catastrophic wildfire risk, increasing active forest management, improving maintenance of trails and access roads, and ensuring public lands remain accessible for future generations.We can’t confuse neglect with conservation.Smart & Secure ImmigrationAmerica is strongest when our laws are enforced and our system works.We need a secure border so we can stop trafficking and cartel activity and enforce immigration law consistently.Washington’s farms, ranches, and food supply depend on a stable and legal workforce.Immigration policy shouldn’t punish those who followed the rules or reward those who broke them. It should restore integrity, fairness, and confidence in our system​.— Spencer Meline's campaign website (July 16, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.