DelBene, Larsen secure wins as Schrier maintains lead in Washington races

Two Democratic incumbents in Washington state secured reelection on Tuesday, while a third held a strong lead in a competitive race. The results confirm the continued dominance of the party in districts covering parts of Snohomish County and surrounding areas.

Suzan DelBene, who represents District 1, won reelection after the Associated Press called the race on Tuesday night. She captured 68% of the vote. Her opponent, Republican Mary Silva, received 31.8%. DelBene has served in the House since 2012. She resides in Medina. Her platform focuses on the cost of living, affordable housing construction, and reversing recent tariff and healthcare cuts. Federal records indicate she raised approximately $4 million by Monday.

Silva campaigned on cybersecurity mandates for tech firms, auditing the Pentagon, and ending mail-in voting. She also proposed new investigations into the 2001 attacks. Her total campaign contributions stood at $8,479 as of Monday, a fraction of her opponent's haul.

In District 2, Rep. Rick Larsen retained his seat for a 14th consecutive term. He earned 67.9% of the vote, according to Tuesday night results. The Associated Press declared the winner for Larsen. Republican Edwin Feller, a retired HVAC worker from Lynden, polled 31.7%. Larsen has represented the district, which includes west Snohomish and several western counties, since 2001. His priorities include veteran support, fentanyl response, and transportation investment. FEC filings show he raised about $2.6 million by Monday.

Feller’s campaign emphasized combating illegal immigration, limiting Title IX to biological sex, and expanding nuclear and hydropower. He also advocated for shifting funding from Ivy League institutions to trade schools. He reported collecting $11,338 in contributions.

The race in District 8 remains closely watched. Rep. Kim Schrier leads with 57.5% of the vote. Her opponent, Spencer Meline, has 42.3%. The district covers Chelan and Kittitas counties plus portions of Snohomish, King, and Pierce counties. Schrier, who lives in Sammamish, would enter her fifth term. She raised about $3.7 million by Monday. Her focus is on affordability and healthcare.

Meline, a resident of Cashmere, advanced through the August primary. He campaigned on small business support and public land stewardship. He reported raising $72,334 in campaign funds by Monday. U.S. Representatives serve two-year terms and receive an annual salary of $174,000.

The elections take place against a backdrop of high spending by the winning incumbents. DelBene, Larsen, and Schrier each raised millions of dollars, while their Republican challengers operated on significantly smaller budgets. The AP calls for DelBene and Larsen were made on Tuesday night, cementing their returns to the House.