Mary
Silva
Republican audiologist Mary Silva challenges incumbent Suzan DelBene in Washington's 1st Congressional District in 2026.
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Background
Mary Silva is a Republican challenger running for U.S. Representative in Washington's 1st Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing incumbent Suzan DelBene. The Federal Election Commission classifies her as a challenger with no prior elected office. 59
Silva's professional background is in audiology. AudioNova identifies her as its Director of Audiology at its Everett, Washington clinic, a position she has held for approximately 12 years. She is also described as a "working mother" on her campaign website. 210
Silva holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Western Washington University (2003), a Master of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Washington State University (2006), and a Doctor of Audiology from Salus University (2009). 10
Her campaign focuses on issues outlined at marysilvaforcongress.com, and she has been based in the Mill Creek/Everett area of Washington State. 128
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 1, Washington
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Director of Audiology, AudioNova (Everett, WA)
- Website
- marysilvaforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 10pollFutureBallot forecast model rates WA-1 race 'Safe D'; no district polls found
FutureBallot's October 10 forecast model labeled the DelBene–Silva race 'Safe D,' but explicitly noted no district-level polls were in its data. No candidate-specific public poll or Silva–DelBene debate report was located in available sources.
WA-1 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9endorsementThe Stranger endorses DelBene over Silva, characterizes Silva's platform themes
The Stranger's editorial board endorsed DelBene for WA-1. The editorial characterized Silva's platform as emphasizing medical 'freedom,' 'secure' elections, and parental 'rights' in healthcare, and noted the board agreed with Silva on dismantling mass surveillance. These are the editorial board's descriptions and judgments.
The Stranger Election Control Board 2026 General Election ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7filingSilva's campaign finance reported at roughly $8,000 raised, $1,000 cash on hand through Sept. 30
A campaign-finance profile updated October 7 reported approximately $8,000 raised, $7,000 spent, and $1,000 cash on hand for the 2025–26 cycle, with roughly two-thirds of receipts attributed to self-funding. Displayed filings ran through September 30; the FEC October quarterly report was not yet due as of October 12.
Mary Silva (R) — 2026 Candidate, Washington's 1st District | ChamberLight · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 21newsDelBene campaign recaps primary results, confirms Silva as general-election opponent
The DelBene campaign published a recap noting that both DelBene and Silva advanced from the primary, citing rounded figures of approximately 27% for Silva and 54% for DelBene.
DELBENE AND SILVA ADVANCE TO GENERAL ELECTION FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1 - Delbene For Congress · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16endorsementWashington Republican Party endorses Silva among ten congressional candidates
A report on state party endorsements listed Silva among congressional candidates endorsed by WAGOP for the general election. This is a party endorsement ahead of the November 3 general election.
WAGOP Endorses Ten Congressional Candidates as 2026 General Election Nears · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 12endorsementStand for Health Freedom endorsement of Silva reported; candidate healthcare quote attributed
A candidate-profile page updated September 24 reported an endorsement of Silva from Stand for Health Freedom and attributed to her the statement: 'Healthcare should empower you, not control you. I believe in your rights to retain the ultimate control over your body, your medical decisions, and the healthcare of your children.' The original publication date of the quote could not be independently verified.
Mary Silva for U.S. House 2026 · Sep 13, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 4newsMary Silva advances from WA-1 top-two primary with 26% of the vote
Silva qualified for the November 3 general election against incumbent Rep. Suzan DelBene. The reported primary tally was 42,088 votes (26.21%) for Silva and 85,156 (53.03%) for DelBene. The DelBene campaign's September 21 recap gave rounded figures of 27% and 54%, respectively.
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) organizationWAGOP endorsed Silva among a slate of ten congressional candidates at a state committee meeting in mid-August 2026. The WAGOP announcement is dated September 4, 2026. wagop.org · Aug 1, 2026
- King County Republican Party organizationReported withdrawal of endorsement: A March 5, 2026 post by another candidate's campaign states the King County Republican Party 'pulled back' its endorsement after a Herald interview. Subsequent July 2026 reports also describe a retraction. No primary statement from the county party has been found confirming the withdrawal, so this is reported rather than independently verified. kincaidforcongress.com · Mar 5, 2026
- Stand for Health Freedom organizationStand for Health Freedom endorsed Mary Silva for U.S. Congress in Washington District 1. The campaign's endorsement page is dated July 4, 2024, and the campaign homepage continues to list the endorsement. marysilvaforcongress.com · Jul 4, 2024
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $8,434
- Spent
- $7,436
- Cash on hand
- $1,254
As of Sep 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4WA01282(opens in a new tab)
Sources 12
- [1] WA-1 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [2] The Stranger Election Control Board 2026 General Election ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Mary Silva For Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [4] Mary Silva (R) — 2026 Candidate, Washington's 1st District | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [5] Here's everything you need to know ahead of Nov. 3 ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [6] Issues - Mary Silva For U.S. Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [7] DELBENE AND SILVA ADVANCE TO GENERAL ELECTION FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1 - Delbene For Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [8] WAGOP Endorses Ten Congressional Candidates as 2026 General Election Nears(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [9] Mary Silva for U.S. House 2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 13, 2026
- [10] WAGOP Endorses a Slate of Ten Congressional Candidates as Election Day Nears - Washington State Republican Party(opens in a new tab) Sep 4, 2026
- [11] Making My Case to the Voters and the Math Behind It(opens in a new tab) Mar 5, 2026
- [12] Endorsement: Stand For Health Freedom Backs Mary Silva(opens in a new tab) Jul 4, 2024