Question 1

Who should I vote for in Washington in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Vote for the candidate with the strongest record. This page scores 10 Washington races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and statewide office on the Ballot Standard, 15 qualities of character, qualifications and performance from public records and established reporting, and names the candidate who scores highest in each. Evidence checked October 6, 2026.

Question 2

Who should I vote for in WA-01?

Accepted Answer

Suzan DelBene has the strongest record in Washington's 1st Congressional District. Suzan DelBene scores 62 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Suzan DelBene's highest marks are relevant experience and showing up. Mary Silva (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 3

Who should I vote for in WA-02?

Accepted Answer

Rick Larsen has the strongest record in Washington's 2nd Congressional District. Rick Larsen scores 69 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Rick Larsen's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Edwin H. Feller (4 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 4

Who should I vote for in WA-03?

Accepted Answer

John Braun has the strongest record in Washington's 3rd Congressional District. John Braun scores 70 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Marie Gluesenkamp Perez at 68, as of October 6, 2026. John Braun's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's highest marks are relevant experience and coalition building. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 5

Who should I vote for in WA-04?

Accepted Answer

Amanda McKinney has the strongest record in Washington's 4th Congressional District. Amanda McKinney scores 56 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of John Duresky at 53, as of October 6, 2026. Amanda McKinney's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. John Duresky's highest marks are communication. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 6

Who should I vote for in WA-05?

Accepted Answer

Michael Baumgartner has the strongest record in Washington's 5th Congressional District. Michael Baumgartner scores 67 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Carmela Conroy at 64, as of October 6, 2026. Michael Baumgartner's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Carmela Conroy's highest marks are roots in the constituency and relevant experience. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 7

Who should I vote for in WA-06?

Accepted Answer

Emily Randall has the strongest record in Washington's 6th Congressional District. Emily Randall scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Emily Randall's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Teresa Fox (7 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 8

Who should I vote for in WA-07?

Accepted Answer

Pramila Jayapal has the strongest record in Washington's 7th Congressional District. Pramila Jayapal scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Pramila Jayapal's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Nirav Sheth (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 9

Who should I vote for in WA-08?

Accepted Answer

Kim Schrier has the strongest record in Washington's 8th Congressional District. Kim Schrier scores 73 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Kim Schrier's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Spencer Meline (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 10

Who should I vote for in WA-09?

Accepted Answer

Adam Smith has the strongest record in Washington's 9th Congressional District. Adam Smith scores 61 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Adam Smith's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Doug Basler (7 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 11

Who should I vote for in WA-10?

Accepted Answer

Marilyn Strickland has the strongest record in Washington's 10th Congressional District. Marilyn Strickland scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Marilyn Strickland's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Chris D. Chung (0 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Who should I vote for in Washington?

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