Local Democrats hold seats

Suzan DelBene captured 68% of the vote in Congressional District 1 on Tuesday, securing her reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives. The Associated Press called the race for DelBene on Tuesday night. Her opponent, Republican Mary Silva, received 31.8% of the vote. DelBene has served in the House as a Democrat since 2012 and resides in Medina. Federal election records show she reported receiving about $4 million in campaign contributions as of Monday. In a previous June interview, she identified the cost of living, affordable housing construction, and rolling back recent tariffs and Affordable Care Act cuts as her top priorities. Silva, who reported receiving about $8,479 in campaign contributions, cited cybersecurity requirements for tech companies, money laundering from drug sales, and ending mail-in voting among her key issues.

Rick Larsen will serve a 14th consecutive term in Congress after winning 67.9% of the vote in District 2. The Associated Press called the race for Larsen on Tuesday. His opponent, Republican Edwin Feller, earned 31.7% of the vote. Larsen, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2001. His district includes parts of west Snohomish County and all of Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom counties. FEC filings show he reported receiving about $2.6 million in campaign contributions as of Monday. He stated that his priorities include improving affordability, supporting veterans, fighting the fentanyl crisis, and investing in transportation. Feller, a retired HVAC industry worker from Lynden, reported receiving $11,338 in campaign contributions. He prioritized combating illegal immigration, expanding hydropower and nuclear energy, and halting funding to Ivy League colleges.

Kim Schrier led with 57.5% of the vote in District 8 after Tuesday's count. Her opponent, Republican Spencer Meline, received 42.3% of the vote. If she holds the lead, Schrier would serve her fifth term representing a district that encompasses Chelan and Kittitas Counties, along with parts of Snohomish, King, and Pierce counties. Schrier, a Democrat living in Sammamish, reported raising about $3.7 million in campaign contributions as of Monday. She said her top priorities are improving affordability and healthcare. Meline, who lives in Cashmere, narrowly advanced through the August primary. He reported receiving about $72,334 in campaign contributions. His stated priorities include supporting small businesses, lowering the cost of living, and improving stewardship of public lands.

U.S. Representatives serve two-year terms and earn $174,000 per year. The results reflect the outcomes for three Democratic incumbents in districts that include parts of Snohomish County. DelBene and Larsen secured their wins with decisive margins, while Schrier maintained a lead over Meline in a more competitive race.

The Associated Press calls races based on a margin of victory and remaining votes to count. In District 1, DelBene's margin over Silva exceeded 36 points. In District 2, Larsen's lead over Feller was over 36 points. In District 8, Schrier's lead over Meline was 15.2 points.

DelBene and Larsen have held their respective seats since 2012 and 2001, respectively. Their opponents, Silva and Feller, ran with significantly fewer campaign funds compared to the incumbents. Silva's total was less than 1% of DelBene's, while Feller's total was under half of 1% of Larsen's.

Schrier and Meline have been active in the District 8 race since the August primary. Meline's campaign focused on small business support and public land stewardship. Schrier's campaign emphasized healthcare and affordability. The final certification of results will follow the standard election timeline.

The election results were reported on Tuesday. The Associated Press called the races for DelBene and Larsen on Tuesday night. Schrier's lead was reported as the final tallies from the district were still being processed. The candidates' stated priorities reflect the economic and infrastructure concerns prevalent in the Pacific Northwest region.