2026 midterms · Washington · November 3

Washington’s 1st District race 2026

Who’s running for U.S. House in Washington’s 1st District on November 3, 2026: Suzan DelBene (D, incumbent) and Mary Silva (R). Now held by Suzan DelBene (D). Forecasters: Solid D (average of 5). Suzan DelBene has been backed with $197,261 by the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).

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Washington’s 1st District race 2026 on November 3
RaceRatingDemocratsRepublicansOthers on the ballotNotes
Washington 1
Solid D
Average of 5; all agree
Each forecaster for Washington 1
  • Cook Political Report: Solid D (Feb 6, 2025)
  • Sabato's Crystal Ball: Solid D (Aug 14, 2025)
  • Inside Elections: Solid D (Mar 7, 2025)
  • Decision Desk HQ: Solid D (Jul 14, 2026)
  • Split Ticket: Solid D (Jul 28, 2026)
Mary Silva
No one else listedTop-two

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Questions and answers

Who is running for U.S. House in Washington’s 1st District in 2026?

On the November 3, 2026 ballot: Suzan DelBene (D, incumbent) and Mary Silva (R).

When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in Washington’s 1st District?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The two leaders of the primary advanced, whatever their party.

Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in Washington’s 1st District?

The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Solid D on average (5 forecasters; they all agree). These are their ratings, not our prediction.

Has AIPAC or an allied PAC backed the Democrat in this race?

Suzan DelBene has been backed with $197,261 by the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).

How do I vote in Washington?

Check your registration on Washington’s election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.

Where this comes from

Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.