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Suzan DelBene

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.29 · Moderate Liberal

Suzan DelBene is the incumbent U.S. Representative from Washington District 1. She emphasizes worker training and education programs, college tuition assistance, and progressive tax policy for high earners.

From the candidate’s published profile

Background

Suzan DelBene was born in Selma, Alabama, in 1962.[1] She earned her bachelor's degree in biology from Reed College in 1983 and her master's degree in business administration from the University of Washington in 1990.[2][1] DelBene's previous work experience includes serving as the director of the Washington State Department of Revenue, worked as a consultant for Global Partnerships, director of marketing and business development for Microsoft and later as Corporate Vice President of the Mobile Communications Business for Microsoft. She was also CEO of Nimble Technology and was vice-president of Drugstore.com.[1][2][3]

Graduate:
University of Washington
Bachelor's:
Reed College

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According to her website, DelBene's campaign platform included the following issues:[25]

Worker training programs

College tuition assistance

Higher taxes on those making more than $1 million per year

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026 and FEC filings.

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