Water & agriculture
Supports additional Yakima Basin water storage, irrigation protection and keeping agricultural land in production.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Amanda McKinney
Candidate for U.S. House · Washington · District 4
THE PERSON
Background
Amanda McKinney is a Yakima County commissioner with a prior banking career. Her campaign biography describes county fiscal and agricultural work and service with county-government associations and the federal Wildland Fire Leadership Council.
Roots
- Career: Banking; Yakima County commissioner
- Public service: County-government associations; Wildland Fire Leadership Council
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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.
Energy
Supports hydropower, nuclear and natural gas, and opposes natural-gas restrictions and the Horse Heaven Hills wind project.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Immigration & public safety
Supports stronger border enforcement, fentanyl interdiction and resources for local law enforcement.
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Opposes gun restrictions and fees or training mandates she considers barriers to constitutional rights.
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Opposes childhood COVID vaccine mandates and supports family decisions made privately with medical providers.
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Says human life should be protected from conception.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Gender & sports
Supports excluding transgender women and girls from female sports categories.
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Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 4 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
Washington Secretary of State VoteWA — General 2026 voter guide, county 01 ↗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.