2026 Elections · Washington

Washington's 10th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Washington congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 20, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Washington's 10th Congressional District in 2026?

Marilyn Strickland (Democratic) and Chris Chung (Republican).

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Marilyn Strickland supports investments in minority-owned small businesses and expanding federal childcare assistance to boost local economies and job markets, and she voted yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase acts 123. Chris Chung highlights the cost of living and housing affordability as key concerns and focuses on improving access to healthcare and education to ease family burdens 46.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 20, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueMarilyn StricklandDemocraticChris ChungRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Strickland supports investments in minority-owned small businesses and securing federal funding to boost local economies and job markets.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Strickland supports expanding access to federal childcare assistance and investing in minority-owned small businesses to boost local economies and improve the job market.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 20, 2026AI-written

Strickland votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Chung says the cost of living and housing affordability are growing concerns for district families.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 9, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Marilyn Strickland supports investments in minority-owned small businesses and securing federal funding to boost local economies and job markets, as well as expanding access to federal childcare assistance 12. She voted yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase acts 3. Chris Chung highlights the cost of living and housing affordability as growing concerns for district families 4.
Healthcare

Strickland votes yea on rural care and patient support acts but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering premiums bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Chung says his focus is to improve access to healthcare and education and ease the burdens families face.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 9, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Marilyn Strickland votes yea on rural care and patient support acts but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering premiums bills 1. Chris Chung says his focus is to improve access to healthcare and education and ease the burdens families face 2.
Immigration

Strickland informs constituents of their rights during ICE encounters, emphasizing due process and legal protections regardless of immigration status.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Strickland informs constituents of their rights during ICE encounters, emphasizing the right to remain silent, to contact an attorney, and to due process regardless of immigration status.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 20, 2026AI-written

Strickland votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Public Safety & Crime

Strickland votes yea on prison staff and guard acts but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, bail, and violent offender bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Abortion

Strickland fights for abortion rights and advocates for reproductive health and justice.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Strickland fights for abortion rights and advocates for reproductive health and justice.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 20, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Taxes & Government Spending

Strickland votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension but nay on budget resolutions and appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Energy & Environment

Strickland votes yea on emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and fuel retailer choice bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Foreign Policy & Defense

Strickland votes yea on resolutions to remove troops from hostilities and veterans clinic naming but nay on defense authorization and FISA extension.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Marilyn Strickland supports investments in minority-owned small businesses and securing federal funding to boost local economies and job markets, as well as expanding access to federal childcare assistance. She voted yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase acts. Chris Chung highlights the cost of living and housing affordability as growing concerns for district families.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Marilyn Strickland votes yea on rural care and patient support acts but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering premiums bills. Chris Chung says his focus is to improve access to healthcare and education and ease the burdens families face.