Agriculture & trade
Supports removing tariffs, protecting irrigation rights, farm-worker access and Farm Bill support for smaller producers.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
John Duresky
Candidate for U.S. House · Washington · District 4
THE PERSON
Background
John Duresky is a retired Air Force major and former federal civilian employee living in West Richland. His campaign biography describes thirty-seven years of combined military and civilian service, including project-control work at the Hanford Field Office.
Roots
- Community: West Richland, Washington
- Career: Air Force; federal civil service; Hanford project control
Education
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University · institution listed; degree and completion details not stated
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.
Labor & economy
Supports an increased federal minimum wage, union organizing, Hanford jobs, infrastructure investment and closing tax loopholes.
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Supports rural hospitals, expanded ACA subsidies, Medicare and Medicaid funding and movement toward universal access.
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Calls for shorter VA waits, improved mental healthcare and better civilian-transition support.
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Supports term limits, a post-office lobbying moratorium, congressional stock-trading restrictions and overturning Citizens United.
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Calls for redirecting border resources to borders and ports and ending immigration detention except transfers needed for criminal cases.
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Opposes politically motivated mass firings and supports job security and whistleblower protection.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 4 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
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