Economy & regulation
Calls for fewer barriers to building, hiring and business growth and an economy supporting local employers.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Doug Basler
Candidate for U.S. House · Washington · District 9
THE PERSON
Background
Doug Basler is an advertising and video-production business owner. His campaign biography identifies him as founder and president of Prologue Digital and describes marketing, sales training, church volunteering and Republican local-party leadership.
Roots
- Career: Advertising and video production; sales training
- Community service: Homelessness outreach; youth and church volunteering
Education
- Multnomah University · attended; degree completion not established
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.
Energy costs
Criticizes Washington’s Climate Commitment Act and high fuel taxes as contributors to household costs; no detailed federal replacement is specified.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Public safety
Supports enforcement against crime and addiction-related disorder alongside help for people in crisis.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Affordability
Prioritizes reducing household costs and expanding opportunities for work, housing and skills; detailed legislation is not supplied.
Source checked October 29, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 9 · 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.