Sixty-nine candidates are running for Washington’s 10 U.S. House districts — the second-most since 2014
Washington's 2026 U.S. House races attracted 69 candidates across 10 districts, marking the second-highest number of candidates since 2014. The field includes 29 Democrats, 20 Republicans, 16 minor-party candidates, and four independents, averaging 6.9 candidates per district.
Key Points
- 69 total candidates filed for Washington's 10 House seats, the second-most since 2014
- Democrats lead with 29 candidates, followed by 20 Republicans and 20 minor-party/independent candidates combined
- Average of 6.9 candidates per district suggests competitive races with diverse representation