Marcus Riccelli is a Democratic politician representing Washington's 3rd Legislative District in the State Senate. Born on June 7, 1978, and raised in Spokane, he lives there with his wife, Amanda, and their two children. A lifelong Spokane resident, he currently serves as Majority Floor Leader, managing Senate proceedings, bill assignments, and debate agendas. He also sits on the Ways & Means, Health & Long-Term Care, State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections, and Rules Committees. Currently, he works as Community Relations Manager for the Community Health Association of Spokane .

Notable achievements include prime sponsoring legislation to create the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine for rural and underserved communities; advancing a bipartisan transportation package funding the North Spokane Corridor, Central City Line, and U-District Bridge; expanding oral health access to 60,000 more people ; and passing bills for free school meals benefiting 670,000 students. He is involved in community service as an advisory board member for the Northside YMCA and coaches youth sports.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor's of Business Administration from Gonzaga University; Master's of Public Administration from the University of Washington.
• Early Career: Eastern Washington Director for U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell ; Senior Policy Advisor to Washington State Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown .
• Legislative Service: Elected to Washington State House of Representatives for the 3rd District , serving as Majority Whip and Chair of the House Health Care & Wellness Committee . Elected to State Senate in November 2024, defeating Republican Jim Wilson with 60.54% of the vote.