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U.S. House Washington District 1

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

General election

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.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

John Lyden ran for U.S. House Washington District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAudiologist

An audiologist running for her first federal office, Silva focuses on lowering housing costs and reducing taxes to improve affordability. She emphasizes national security and technological independence.

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Primary

DemocraticFirst-time candidateAuthor

Benjamin Kincaid is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Washington District 1 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvocate

Bryce Nickel is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Washington District 1 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateSmall business owner

Catherine Hildebrand is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Washington District 1 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateCaregiver

Hunter Gordon is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Washington District 1 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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NonpartisanElectrical engineer

James Etzkorn is a candidate for U.S. House Washington District 1 in the 2026 election.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedAudiologist

An audiologist running for her first federal office, Silva focuses on lowering housing costs and reducing taxes to improve affordability. She emphasizes national security and technological independence.

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DemocraticIdeology -0.29 · Moderate LiberalAdvanced

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

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