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U.S. House · WA-04 · Democratic candidate · 2026

John Duresky

Democratic candidate for Washington's 4th Congressional District

John Duresky is a retired Air Force major and federal project-control officer focused on farm water, rural healthcare, veterans and accountable government.

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DistrictWA-04
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where John stands.

Campaign position

Farm water and agricultural trade

  • Supports protecting irrigation rights, removing harmful tariffs and improving support for smaller farms

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Fair taxes and regional infrastructure

  • Supports roads, bridges and broadband while closing carried-interest and stepped-up-basis tax loopholes

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Rural hospitals and universal coverage

  • Supports rural hospitals, stronger ACA coverage and protecting Medicare and Medicaid from cuts

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Veterans care and transition support

  • Supports shorter VA waits, mental healthcare and education, employment and housing assistance for veterans

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Congressional ethics and stock restrictions

  • Supports congressional term limits, stock-trading bans and a moratorium on lobbying after office

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Civil-service integrity and whistleblower protection

  • Opposes politically motivated federal firings and supports protecting civil servants and whistleblowers

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. November 2026

    Accomplishment

    November ballot qualification

    Advanced to November's general-election ballot with Democratic party preference.

  • Experience

    Air Force avionics technician

  • Experience

    Air Force cyberspace operations officer

    Retired at the rank of major.

  • Experience

    Hanford project-control officer

  • Experience

    Little League baseball coach

  • Experience

    Scouting volunteer

  • Experience

    Professional aeronautics degree

    Earned an Embry-Riddle bachelor's degree.

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