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2026 candidates we're tracking in WA-1
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Benjamin Kincaid
Prefers Democr
Benjamin Kincaid describes himself on his campaign site as a moderate reform Democrat focused on public safety, affordability, and accountability, and proposes ending federal income tax liability for people earning under $61,000, per the same site.
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Suzan DelBene
Prefers Democr
Incumbent
Suzan DelBene is the sitting U.S. Representative for this district, per the chamber's current membership roster. Her campaign site lists economic security for families, health care, and reproductive rights among her focus areas.
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Bryce Nickel
Prefers Democr
Bryce Nickel is on the Washington Secretary of State's official filing list for this district's August 4, 2026 top-two ballot.
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James Etzkorn
Prefers Indepe
James Etzkorn is an engineer and fifth generation Washingtonian, per his campaign site, which calls for term limits, campaign finance restrictions, and a ban on congressional insider trading.
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Hunter Gordon
Prefers Democr
Hunter Gordon is a home care aide and union worker who grew up in Redmond and has lived in the district his whole life, per his campaign site; he says his more than five years of care work includes supporting his brother, who has Down syndrome.
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Mary Silva
Prefers Republ
Mary Silva is the only filer in this field stating a Republican Party preference, per the state's official filing list; her campaign site lists jobs and national security, accountability for government officials, and medical decision-making rights among her fo…
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Catherine Hildebrand
Prefers Democr
Catherine Hildebrand describes herself as a progressive voice for the district on her campaign site.
About this race
Washington's 1st Congressional District elects one member of the U.S. House of Representatives to a two-year term. Every House seat in the country is on the ballot in 2026. The Washington primary is Tuesday, August 4, 2026, and the general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.