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U.S. House Washington District 8

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: August 4, 2026

General election

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.27 · Moderate Liberal

The incumbent U.S. House representative from Washington's 8th District, Schrier is a pediatrician with degrees in astrophysics and medicine. She emphasizes action on climate change, improving public education, and expanding healthcare access.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateBusiness owner

Spencer Meline is a business owner running for office for the first time for U.S. House Washington District 8. Spencer Meline emphasizes small businesses are the backbone of washington’s 8th district, when small businesses are strong, communities are strong, workers have opportunity,, and i built my businesses from the ground up,.

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Primary

RepublicanFirst-time candidatePublic servant

Andres Valleza is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Washington District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateScientist

Bob Hagglund is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Washington District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAccounting Technician

Keith Arnold is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Washington District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticIdeology -0.27 · Moderate LiberalAdvanced

The incumbent U.S. House representative from Washington's 8th District, Schrier is a pediatrician with degrees in astrophysics and medicine. She emphasizes action on climate change, improving public education, and expanding healthcare access.

From the candidate’s published profile

RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedBusiness owner

Spencer Meline is a business owner running for office for the first time for U.S. House Washington District 8. Spencer Meline emphasizes small businesses are the backbone of washington’s 8th district, when small businesses are strong, communities are strong, workers have opportunity,, and i built my businesses from the ground up,.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateConsulting

Trinh Ha is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Washington District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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