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2026 Race · Washington

U.S. House (District 8)

6 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 8) in Washington is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 6 candidates are on record: Kim Schrier (Democratic), Trinh Ha (Republican), Bob Hagglund (Republican), Spencer Meline (Republican), Andres Valleza (Republican), and Keith Arnold (Democratic). The seat is currently held by Kim Schrier (Democratic), who has served since January 2019, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Trinh Ha

Republican

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Bob Hagglund

Republican

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Spencer Meline

Republican

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Andres Valleza

Republican

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Keith Arnold

Democratic

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Incumbent's record this term

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Kim Schrier

Democratic · Since January 2019

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Energy and Commerce

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9445

    To ensure the right to provide reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.

  • HR.9000

    SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes Act of 2026

2026 Washington U.S. House (District 8) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 8) in Washington in 2026?

Kim Schrier (Democratic), Trinh Ha (Republican), Bob Hagglund (Republican), Spencer Meline (Republican), Andres Valleza (Republican), and Keith Arnold (Democratic). Kim Schrier is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Washington U.S. House (District 8) 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?

Kim Schrier, a Democratic, currently represents Washington, serving since January 2019.

What committees does Kim Schrier serve on?

Kim Schrier serves on House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.