Spencer Meline
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Washington
$4.5K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Live Odds — WA-08 House winner?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
5.5%chance to win
$4.5KNOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleSmall business owner
PartyRepublican
GenderMale
LocationWashington
BackgroundSmall business owner
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Notable personal detailsSpencer Harrison Meline is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Washington’s 8th Congressional District in 2026. He is a small business owner from Cashmere, Washington, running as a challenger. His campaign materials describe him as a husband and father of four who was born and raised in Washington and now lives in the district.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering costs for families and small businesses by reducing regulation and fiscal restraint in Washington, opposing what he describes as reckless federal spending and advocating for policies that help small, local businesses rather than large corporations. Emphasizes restoring fiscal responsibility in Congress and lowering the cost of living through reduced government spending and barriers for small businesses.
Immigration & Border
The candidate emphasizes securing the border to stop trafficking and cartel activity and enforcing immigration laws consistently while supporting a stable, legal workforce for agriculture. The campaign language stresses restoring integrity in the immigration system and not rewarding those who broke the rules, indicating priority on stronger enforcement and border controls alongside support for lawful labor pathways.
Latest News
Recent coverage about Spencer Meline is sparse and mostly indirect. The main news is that Louisiana’s 2nd congressional district remains majority-Black after redistricting changes, with Baton Rouge still split and many Black areas consolidated into the district. Other reports mention broader 2026 House and primary-election dynamics, but they do not provide a clear, direct update on Meline’s own campaign or result.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
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