Chris
D. Chung
Republican-preferring pharmacist challenging incumbent Marilyn Strickland in Washington's 10th Congressional District in 2026
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Background
Chris D. Chung is a pharmacist and pharmacy owner in the Tacoma (Lakewood) area of Washington State, who has owned his pharmacy for 33 years. 9 He is the Republican-preferring candidate challenging incumbent Marilyn Strickland in Washington's 10th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. 9
Chung's educational background includes attendance at the South Korea Air Force Academy and Chung-Ang University in Seoul, and he holds a degree from St. John's University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Queens, New York. 9
Prior to the 2026 congressional race, Chung ran for Washington State Insurance Commissioner in 2024 and sought the Federal Way mayoral seat in 2025, but did not advance from the 2025 primary. 915 No prior elected office is listed in available sources. 9
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 10, Washington
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Pharmacist and pharmacy owner
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 9newsCandidate profile attributes Chung policy focus to cost of living, housing, health care, and education
A candidate comparison page verified on October 9 attributed to Chung concerns about cost of living and housing affordability, as well as a focus on access to health care and education. Summaries are AI-generated and not verbatim quotes; no public positions were located on several other issue areas.
Washington 10th Congressional District Race 2026 · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 28newsKNKX identifies Chung as Strickland's November opponent in WA-10 race
KNKX Public Radio identified Chris D. Chung as the Republican challenger who will face incumbent Rep. Marilyn Strickland in the November general election for Washington's 10th Congressional District.
The local and state races KNKX is covering this election · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16endorsementWashington State Republican Party endorses Chris D. Chung for WA-10
The Washington State Republican Party (WAGOP) endorsed Chung as part of a broader endorsement of ten congressional candidates ahead of the 2026 general election. The endorsement was reported following a state committee meeting, though the exact meeting date was not specified.
WAGOP Endorses Ten Congressional Candidates as 2026 General Election Nears · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 4newsChris D. Chung advances from WA-10 top-two primary to face Rep. Marilyn Strickland in November
Chung advanced from Washington's top-two primary election to the November 3 general election. Primary totals showed Strickland receiving 73,689 votes (47.26%) and Chung receiving 48,953 votes (31.40%). Chung will face incumbent Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D) in the general election.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Nov. 3 ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Washington State Republican Party (WAGOP) organizationEndorsed at a state committee meeting in Bothell in mid-August 2026; announced September 4, 2026 as part of a slate of ten congressional candidates. wagop.org · Sep 4, 2026
Sources 7
- [1] Chris D. Chung, WA 10th Congressional District | clearthemud.org(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Washington 10th Congressional District Race 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [3] General Election November 3(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [4] Here's everything you need to know ahead of Nov. 3 ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [5] The local and state races KNKX is covering this election(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [6] WAGOP Endorses Ten Congressional Candidates as 2026 General Election Nears(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [7] WAGOP Endorses a Slate of Ten Congressional Candidates as Election Day Nears - Washington State Republican Party(opens in a new tab) Sep 4, 2026