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2026 Race · Washington

U.S. House (District 1)

7 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 1) in Washington is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 7 candidates are on record: Suzan DelBene (Democratic), Mary Silva (Republican), Hunter Gordon (Democratic), Catherine Hildebrand (Democratic), Benjamin Kincaid (Democratic), Bryce Nickel (Democratic), and James Etzkorn (Independent Party). The seat is currently held by Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic), who has served since November 2012, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Mary Silva

Republican

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Hunter Gordon

Democratic

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Catherine Hildebrand

Democratic

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Benjamin Kincaid

Democratic

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Bryce Nickel

Democratic

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James Etzkorn

Independent Party

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Incumbent's record this term

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Suzan K. DelBene

Democratic · Since November 2012

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Ways and Means

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9121

    Manufacturing Jobs for Veterans Act of 2026

  • HR.9016

    Email Privacy Act

2026 Washington U.S. House (District 1) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 1) in Washington in 2026?

Suzan DelBene (Democratic), Mary Silva (Republican), Hunter Gordon (Democratic), Catherine Hildebrand (Democratic), Benjamin Kincaid (Democratic), Bryce Nickel (Democratic), and James Etzkorn (Independent Party). Suzan DelBene is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Washington U.S. House (District 1) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Washington and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Suzan K. DelBene, a Democratic, currently represents Washington, serving since November 2012.

What committees does Suzan K. DelBene serve on?

Suzan K. DelBene serves on House Committee on Ways and Means. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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