Who Is Running in Washington Congressional District 2nd in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Rick Larsen
(Incumbent)Economy
HighRick Larsen voted in favor of Fiscal Year 2026 spending bills, stating they create jobs, expand access to education, and strengthen infrastructure in Northwest Washington. He also supports robust investment in highways, transit, and rail, highlighting the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for creating 700,000 jobs. Larsen has worked to end tariffs, including introducing a resolution to terminate Trump's tariffs and leading efforts to end Canada Tariffs to lower costs. He criticizes votes he deems as hindering job-creating legislation.
Immigration
HighRepresentative Rick Larsen voted against the Homeland Security (DHS) Fiscal Year 2026 spending bill, which funded Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), stating it lacked accountability for ICE's enforcement actions. He advocates for ICE to follow the same rules as other law enforcement agencies, including requiring judicial warrants and officer identification. Larsen also supports impeaching DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for her leadership of immigration enforcement and policies. He aims for fair treatment and due process within the immigration system.
Healthcare
HighRepresentative Rick Larsen voted for Fiscal Year 2026 spending bills that funded the Department of Health and Human Services and opposed legislation to increase healthcare costs. He supports universal, affordable coverage, advocating for high-quality care within family budgets. Larsen voted to reduce prescription drug costs by allowing Medicare negotiation and capping insulin prices, and worked to lower Affordable Care Act premiums. He also introduced the Mammography Access for Veterans Act.
Republican Candidate
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| Issue | Rick Larsen |
|---|---|
| Economy | Rick Larsen voted in favor of Fiscal Year 2026 spending bills, stating they create jobs, expand access to education, and strengthen infrastructure in Northwest Washington. He also supports robust investment in highways, transit, and rail, highlighting the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for creating 700,000 jobs. Larsen has worked to end tariffs, including introducing a resolution to terminate Trump's tariffs and leading efforts to end Canada Tariffs to lower costs. He criticizes votes he deems as hindering job-creating legislation. High |
| Immigration | Representative Rick Larsen voted against the Homeland Security (DHS) Fiscal Year 2026 spending bill, which funded Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), stating it lacked accountability for ICE's enforcement actions. He advocates for ICE to follow the same rules as other law enforcement agencies, including requiring judicial warrants and officer identification. Larsen also supports impeaching DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for her leadership of immigration enforcement and policies. He aims for fair treatment and due process within the immigration system. High |
| Healthcare | Representative Rick Larsen voted for Fiscal Year 2026 spending bills that funded the Department of Health and Human Services and opposed legislation to increase healthcare costs. He supports universal, affordable coverage, advocating for high-quality care within family budgets. Larsen voted to reduce prescription drug costs by allowing Medicare negotiation and capping insulin prices, and worked to lower Affordable Care Act premiums. He also introduced the Mammography Access for Veterans Act. High |
| Climate & Energy | Rick Larsen prioritizes protecting Washington's environment and mitigating climate change, viewing it as essential to the state's way of life and economy. He strongly opposed the Trump administration's dismantling of climate regulations, including the repeal of the Endangerment Finding and withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord. He supported the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to reduce carbon pollution and received a 97 percent score from the League of Conservation Voters in 2025. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Rick Larsen voted for the Right to Contraception Act and supported legislation to protect the right to choose nationwide and ensure access to abortion care following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. He advocates for codifying abortion rights in federal law, asserting that abortion is healthcare and deeply personal medical decisions should be made between individuals and their doctors, without government interference. He also has a 100% voting record on choice and received a 0 score from FRC Action, indicating he voted against their positions. High |
| Foreign Policy | Rick Larsen voted against the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) due to concerns about reproductive health care and servicemember harm. He also opposed the Fiscal Year 2026 NDAA, citing provisions targeting healthcare for servicemembers and the LGBTQI+ community. Larsen supported repealing the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) in Iraq to increase congressional oversight. He expressed concerns that the Trump administration’s actions in Venezuela violated international law. High |
| Education | Rick Larsen supports investing in education, viewing it as crucial for a prepared workforce and economic stability. He voted "Yea" on the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7148), which includes full-year funding for education. He has also introduced legislation to reauthorize the Secure Our Schools program and advocates for expanding Pell Grants and increasing funding for the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. High |
| Gun Policy | Rick Larsen voted against a bill that could have granted domestic abusers access to firearms, citing the importance of preventing gun violence. He advocates for universal background checks and an assault weapons ban. Larsen states his position aims to de-escalate conflict and improve trust within communities. High |
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