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Washington · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 1

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Suzan DelBene Democratic · Incumbent Suzan DelBene is the Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for Washington's 1st Congressional District, serving since 2012. Full profile → Mary Silva Republican Republican audiologist Mary Silva challenges incumbent Suzan DelBene in Washington's 1st Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueSuzan DelBene
Democratic
Mary Silva
Republican
Economy & jobsOpposes Republican budget; prioritizes lowering costs for working families Supports reshoring tech jobs and restructuring H-1B visas
HousingSupports expanding affordable housing and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Supports capping Wall Street investors from buying single-family homes
Health careSupports affordable, quality healthcare access for all Americans Opposes government mandates; supports individual medical decision-making
ImmigrationSupports comprehensive, bipartisan immigration reform Supports stronger border security and H-1B visa reform
Abortion & reproductive rightsStrongly supports abortion rights and opposes abortion bans no sourced position
EducationSupports increased federal investment in education at all levels Supports vocational and workforce education over four-year degrees
Climate & energySupports clean energy transition; opposes fossil fuel dependence no sourced position
Crime & public safetySupports police accountability and federal law enforcement oversight Supports holding criminals accountable for their crimes
Taxes & budgetFavors fair taxes and opposes Trump's tariffs on working families Supports Pentagon audit and curbing taxpayer waste
GunsSupported the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act no sourced position
Democracy & electionsOpposes voter restriction legislation; defends mail voting access Supports voter ID requirement and a national voting holiday
Foreign policy & defenseSupports Ukraine aid, two-state solution for Israel-Palestine, opposes unilateral military action Supports investigating foreign intelligence involvement in 9/11 and countering foreign espionage

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