2026 Elections · Washington

Washington's 2nd 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 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Washington's 2nd Congressional District in 2026?

Rick Larsen (Democratic) and Edwin H. Feller (Republican).

  • Rick LarsenDemocraticIncumbent✓ Verified
    $2.6M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Rick Larsen's sponsored bills →
  • Edwin H. FellerRepublican✓ Verified
    $9K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: Rick Larsen demands accountability and oversight for ICE, supports ending child and family detention, banning private detention facilities, and ensuring humane treatment of detainees, and he voted nay on several immigration enforcement acts but yea on a national emergency resolution 12. He works to combat fentanyl by treating addiction as a disease, funding prevention and recovery, and strengthening law enforcement, voting yea on acts supporting prison staff safety and cashless bail reporting but nay on protecting privacy in purchases and veterans' 2nd Amendment protection 45. Edwin H. Feller proposes overhauling immigration policy to prioritize nuclear families and a merit-based points system and calls for robust law enforcement, designating drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, and ending sanctuary policies 36. He supports expanding nuclear and hydroelectric energy capacity and reducing environmental regulation 8.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 15, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueRick LarsenDemocraticEdwin H. FellerRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Larsen supports lowering costs for families, opposing tariffs and reckless wars, and investing in transportation, clean energy, and supply chains to strengthen the economy and create good-paying jobs.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Larsen votes yea on technology and regulatory effectiveness, TRIA reauthorization, KIDS Act, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on Main Street Capital Access and Protecting Privacy in Purchases.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Healthcare

Larsen supports universal, affordable health care, reducing costs, expanding access, protecting Medicare and Social Security, and opposes privatization of these programs.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Larsen votes yea on EARLY Act reauthorization and rural care improvement, but nay on Do No Harm in Medicaid and lowering health care premiums.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Immigration

Larsen demands accountability and oversight for ICE, supports ending child and family detention, banning private detention facilities, and ensuring humane treatment of detainees.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Larsen votes nay on Secure America Act, DHS support resolution, BOWOW Act, Deporting Fraudsters Act, and Stop Illegal Entry Act, but yea on national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Feller proposes overhauling immigration policy to prioritize nuclear families and a merit-based points system.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Rick Larsen demands accountability and oversight for ICE, supports ending child and family detention, banning private detention facilities, and ensuring humane treatment of detainees 1. He voted nay on the Secure America Act, DHS support resolution, BOWOW Act, Deporting Fraudsters Act, and Stop Illegal Entry Act, but yea on the national emergency resolution 2. Edwin H. Feller proposes overhauling immigration policy to prioritize nuclear families and a merit-based points system 3.
Public Safety & Crime

Larsen works to combat fentanyl by treating addiction as a disease, funding prevention and recovery, and strengthening law enforcement to hold drug traffickers accountable.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Larsen votes yea on GUARD Act, Prison Staff Safety Enhancement, and Cashless Bail Reporting, but nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases, Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection, and Keeping Violent Offenders Off Streets.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Feller calls for robust law enforcement, designating drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, and ending sanctuary policies.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Rick Larsen works to combat fentanyl by treating addiction as a disease, funding prevention and recovery, and strengthening law enforcement to hold drug traffickers accountable 1. He voted yea on the GUARD Act, Prison Staff Safety Enhancement, and Cashless Bail Reporting, but voted nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases, Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection, and Keeping Violent Offenders Off Streets 2. Edwin H. Feller calls for robust law enforcement, designating drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, and ending sanctuary policies 3.
Abortion

Larsen supports the right to choose, advocates suspending the filibuster to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act, and protects access to medication abortion and interstate travel for abortion care.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Larsen votes yea on Tax Relief for Fraud Victims and AGOA Extension Act, but nay on congressional budget resolution, Continuing Appropriations 2027, National Security Appropriations 2027, and Agriculture Appropriations …

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Energy & Environment

Larsen votes yea on Diesel Emissions Reduction, Northwest Straits Marine Conservation, and American Battlefield Protection Acts, but nay on EPA rule disapproval, Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice, and HEATS A…

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Feller supports expanding nuclear and hydroelectric energy capacity and reducing environmental regulation.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Rick Larsen voted in favor of the Diesel Emissions Reduction, Northwest Straits Marine Conservation, and American Battlefield Protection Acts, but against EPA rule disapproval, Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice, and HEATS A 1. Edwin H. Feller supports expanding nuclear and hydroelectric energy capacity and reducing environmental regulation 2.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Larsen votes yea on resolutions directing removal of US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and on naming VA clinic, but nay on National Defense Authorization Act, and FISA Amendments Act extension.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Rick Larsen demands accountability and oversight for ICE, supports ending child and family detention, banning private detention facilities, and ensuring humane treatment of detainees. He voted nay on the Secure America Act, DHS support resolution, BOWOW Act, Deporting Fraudsters Act, and Stop Illegal Entry Act, but yea on the national emergency resolution. Edwin H. Feller proposes overhauling immigration policy to prioritize nuclear families and a merit-based points system.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Rick Larsen works to combat fentanyl by treating addiction as a disease, funding prevention and recovery, and strengthening law enforcement to hold drug traffickers accountable. He voted yea on the GUARD Act, Prison Staff Safety Enhancement, and Cashless Bail Reporting, but voted nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases, Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection, and Keeping Violent Offenders Off Streets. Edwin H. Feller calls for robust law enforcement, designating drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, and ending sanctuary policies.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Rick Larsen voted in favor of the Diesel Emissions Reduction, Northwest Straits Marine Conservation, and American Battlefield Protection Acts, but against EPA rule disapproval, Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice, and HEATS A. Edwin H. Feller supports expanding nuclear and hydroelectric energy capacity and reducing environmental regulation.