| State senate 1 | Washington State |
|---|---|
| District 1 | 3rd |
| Term start 1 | January 13, 2025 |
| Predecessor 1 | Andy Billig |
| State house 2 | Washington |
| District 2 | 3rd |
| Alongside | Timm Ormsby |
| Term start 2 | January 14, 2013 |
| Term end 2 | January 13, 2025 |
| Predecessor 2 | Andy Billig |
| Successor 2 | Natasha Hill |
| Birth name | Marcus Michael Riccelli |
| Birth date | June 7, 1978 (age 48) |
| Birth place | Spokane, Washington, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Gonzaga University University of Washington |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Spouse | Amanda Marie Riccelli |
| Website | Official website |
Marcus Michael Riccelli (born June 7, 1978) is an American politician of the Democratic Party. He won election to the Washington State Senate in November 2024, defeating Republican Jim Wilson with 60.54% of the vote.[1] He previously served in the State House of Representatives, representing the 3rd district from 2013 to 2025.[2]
Early life and education
Riccelli is a graduate of Mead High School in Spokane.[3] He received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Gonzaga University in 2000, and a Master of Public Administration degree in 2007 from the Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs at the University of Washington.
Career
Riccelli worked as U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell’s Eastern Washington director and as senior policy adviser to the former state Senate majority leader Lisa Brown.[4] He was elected to the Washington State House of Representatives in 2012. From 2016 – 2022, he served as the Majority Whip. He chaired the House Health Care and Wellness committee during the 2023 – 2024 legislative biennium. Outside of the Legislature, he works as a Community Relations Manager for the Community Health Association of Spokane.[5][6]
Personal life
Riccelli is married with two children.[7]
References
- ^ "Legislative District 03". results.vote.wa.gov. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ "Marcus Riccelli". votesmart.org. Retrieved December 24, 2012.
- ^ "Riccelli faces surprise opponent on November ballot for central Spokane Senate seat". Spokesman.com. 2024-10-28. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ^ "Marcus Riccelli, State Representative, District 3 from Washington". Voterly. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
- ^ "Biography – Marcus Riccelli". 2024-08-03. Archived 3 August 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ Ansures, Taylar (2024-11-21). "Spokane Senator-elect Marcus Riccelli elected as state Senate Majority Floor Leader". KXLY kxly.com. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ^ "Class of 2013 – Marcus Riccelli". Retrieved 2023-01-12.