Candidate · November 3, 2026
Spencer Meline
On the ballot for U.S. House · Washington's 8th District
- raised through Oct 14, 2026
- $158K
- cash on hand
- $73K
§1On the ballot
Why this matters: This is exactly how the candidate appears on your ballot, from the state's official candidate list.
| Office | U.S. House · Washington's 8th District1 |
|---|---|
| Party on the ballot | Prefers Republican Party1 |
| Status | Challenger |
| How it's decided | Washington uses a top-two system: the two candidates who received the most votes in the primary advance to the November ballot regardless of party preference, so both may prefer the same party.2 |
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§2Money
Why this matters: Campaigns report where their money comes from and how much they have left. Outside groups that spend on their own, without coordinating with the campaign, report that too.
Reported to the Federal Election Commission for the 2025–2026 election cycle, through October 14, 2026.3
| Raised | $157,774 |
|---|---|
| Spent | $85,052 |
| Cash on hand | $72,721 |
| Debts owed by the campaign | $85,000 |