Spencer Meline
Republican | Washington
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Spencer Meline
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 8
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Candidate did not provide
WORK & MILITARY
Self-Employed / Small Business Owner, Business Owner / Entrepreneur
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U.S. House of Representatives, Washington 8th Congressional District, 2026-2026
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
King County Republican Party
Snohomish County Republican Party
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Snohomish County Republican Party
King County Republican Party
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Human life is a distinct, living human being from the moment of conception and deserves full legal protection from that point until natural death.
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
Human embryos whether conceived naturally in the womb or via lab techniques are living humans from the moment of fertilization.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Elective abortion ends an innocent human life and should be prohibited. We must support women facing unplanned pregnancies with real help, adoption resources, and a culture that values both mothers and their children
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
I support protecting unborn children and helping families in crisis pregnancies with real support adoption, counseling, and resources instead of pushing abortion as the default solution.
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Choose not to answer
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system. They reward hard work, innovation, and personal responsibility.
People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.
Strongly Disagree
I oppose policies that punish success through higher taxes on those who earn more.
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
The government must cut spending to reduce our unsustainable national debt. We are burdening future generations with trillions in debt through reckless spending.
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Aggressively crack down on government fraud and improper payments Implement strict oversight, auditing, and prosecution to eliminate billions lost annually to fraud. Eliminate wasteful spending on foreign nations and nation-building projects that do not directly serve vital U.S. national security interests. Downsize or eliminate redundant agencies, programs, and regulations that duplicate state efforts or have outlived their purpose
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and businesses should never be forced by government to provide services or products that violate their deeply held moral or religious beliefs.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Separation of church and state means the government should not establish an official national church or interfere with the free exercise of religion.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. I support a basic safety net for the truly vulnerable while rejecting government takeover of healthcare. True healthcare reform comes from free-market competition, price transparency, and expanding personal choice.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. America must put “America First.” We should only engage militarily when vital national interests or direct threats to our security are at stake.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Israel is America’s strongest and most reliable ally in the Middle East. It is the only true democracy in the region, and serves as a vital strategic partner against terrorism and threats from Iran and the Chinese Communist Party
Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I support legal immigration. Hardworking people who believe in the American Dream, follow our laws, and embrace our values should be welcome.
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Choose not to answer
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
I strongly agree. Attempting to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex is child abuse. Kids are not mature enough to make irreversible decisions about their bodies, and we’re already seeing heartbreaking stories of detransitioners who were rushed into hormones or surgery and now regret it for the rest of their lives
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I’m a Christian, husband, father of four, who believes faith should shape how we treat others, serve our communities, and live with integrity. My values are grounded in personal responsibility, hard work, honesty, compassion, and the belief that every person has God-given worth and dignity. I believe strong families, strong communities, and faith in God are essential foundations for a strong nation.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
Women and girls deserve fair competition, privacy, and safety in sex-segregated spaces. Allowing biological males into female categories undermines the entire purpose of women's sports and protected spaces.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear power is the most reliable large-scale source for our growing electricity needs. It runs 24/7 no matter the weather. Hydro is great too, it’s clean, reliable, and has powered Washington for decades.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
On economic issues, I believe in limited government, lower taxes, and free-market principles that let small businesses and families thrive. On social issues, I stand for life, traditional family values, and parental rights. I strongly support the Second Amendment, election integrity, secure borders, and religious liberty.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I’m okay with background checks for new gun purchases from licensed dealers. They help keep firearms out of the hands of felons and the dangerously mentally ill. Beyond that, almost no additional restrictions are needed.
