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Washington · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 8

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Kim Schrier Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for Washington's 8th District; pediatrician serving since 2019, seeking reelection in 2026. Full profile → Spencer Meline Republican Republican small-business owner Spencer Meline is challenging incumbent Rep. Kim Schrier in Washington's 8th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueKim Schrier
Democratic
Spencer Meline
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports livable wages, clean energy jobs, and fair corporate taxes Supports tax cuts, spending reductions, and small business incentives
Housingno sourced position Supports reducing regulatory barriers and targeted relief for homebuyers
Health careSupports lower drug costs, Medicaid protection, and patient-centered care Supports free-market healthcare reform; opposes government takeover
ImmigrationSupports bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform with citizenship pathways Supports legal immigration; opposes sanctuary cities
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports abortion access and opposes political interference in medical decisions Opposes elective abortion; supports legal protection from conception
EducationSupports universal pre-K, affordable college, and targeted debt forgiveness Supports expanded vocational training and parental involvement in schools
Climate & energySupports clean energy, emissions reductions, and Paris Climate Accords Favors nuclear and hydro power; supports active forest management
Crime & public safetySupports funding for local police with accountability measures Supports funded law enforcement; opposes fentanyl and repeat offenders
Taxes & budgetWants corporations to pay fair share; no middle-class tax hikes Opposes higher taxes; strongly supports cutting spending to reduce debt
GunsSupports Second Amendment and gun-safety measures including background checks Supports Second Amendment with minimal restrictions beyond background checks
Democracy & electionsSupports voter ID with free IDs and reasonable implementation timeline Opposes voting without photo ID; supports election integrity
Foreign policy & defenseSupports limiting U.S. military hostilities; concerned about China tech security America First; limit military engagement; strong on China and Israel

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