About Rep. Hunter Abell
Hunter has deep roots in Northeast Washington and has been described as a “true son of Ferry County.” His grandparents, Henry and Vivian Abell, moved to Northeast Washington in the 1950s where they taught school at Inchelium. His parents, Larry and Lacie Abell, live on Long Rifle Ranch on the Colville Indian Reservation in rural Ferry County. Hunter’s upbringing on Long Rifle Ranch taught him the values of honor, faith, and courage. He took those lessons into a military career where he has served for over 20 years, including deployments to Iraq and Guantanamo Bay, as both enlisted and as an officer. He is currently a Commander in the United States Navy Reserve. He brings this knowledge and experience to his role as a Washington State Representative as he serves veterans and their families throughout the District and the entire state.
Hunter is also an attorney who served as Judge of the Ferry County District Court. As such, he knows the legal challenges faced by rural counties and residents, and understands that public safety is one of the District’s top concerns.
Hunter’s first and foremost priority in the Legislature is to protect the constitutional rights of all Washingtonians. Additionally, his specific priorities include:
- Making our communities safer and increasing the number of law enforcement officers in our state;
- Creating an economy that works for all corners of the state while protecting our agriculture and ranching viability;
- Ensuring state government lives within its means and closes any budget shortfalls through smarter, more efficient services rather than tax increases;
- Protecting the Second Amendment rights enshrined in both the Washington State and United States Constitutions.
Hunter lives on Long Rifle Ranch in Inchelium. He is the proud father of two wonderful daughters.
