Economy & trade
Supports job training and local industry investment and curbing broad presidential tariffs through congressional action.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Suzan DelBene
Candidate for U.S. House · Washington · District 1
Projected winner: Suzan DelBene
Source checked Nov 4, 2026, 12:26 AM Eastern.
Associated Press via NPR. This call does not certify the result or change who is in office.
Certification: pending. WA · Official state election information
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THE PERSON
Background
Suzan DelBene has represented Washington’s First District since 2012. Her campaign biography describes earlier work in immunology research, technology entrepreneurship and Microsoft leadership, followed by service as Washington’s revenue director before entering Congress.
Roots
- Career: Research; technology business leadership; Washington revenue director; U.S. representative
Education
- Reed College · bachelor’s degree, biology
- University of Washington · M.B.A.
Background sources checked October 29, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Healthcare
Supports restoring ACA premium credits, universal coverage with public and private options and reversing Medicaid cuts.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Immigration
Supports earned citizenship, reduced backlogs and ICE reforms including identification, judicial warrants and independent shooting investigations.
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Supports renewable energy, reducing fossil-fuel dependence and fees on carbon-intensive imports.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Public safety
Supports community policing and diversion programs alongside police accountability and national standards.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Gun policy
Supports broader background checks, assault-weapon sales restrictions, extreme-risk orders and liability for unlawful gun-industry conduct.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Government oversight
Calls for congressional subpoena and oversight powers, executive accountability and stronger voting-rights legislation.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Family finances
Supports making the expanded Child Tax Credit permanent and increasing affordable housing supply.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 1 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
Washington Secretary of State VoteWA — General 2026 voter guide, county 17 ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.