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U.S. House · WA-01 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Suzan DelBene

Democratic candidate for Washington's 1st Congressional District

Suzan DelBene is a congresswoman and former technology executive focused on healthcare, reproductive freedom, digital privacy and economic security.

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DistrictWA-01
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Suzan stands.

Campaign position

Affordable coverage and public options

  • Supports protecting ACA coverage and a public insurance option alongside private plans

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Immigration reform and enforcement safeguards

  • Supports comprehensive immigration reform and legal safeguards against abusive ICE enforcement

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Community policing and crime diversion

  • Supports community policing, accountability and diversion programs that prevent repeat crime

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Federal protections for abortion care

  • Supports the Women's Health Protection Act to safeguard access to reproductive healthcare

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Public education and disability services

  • Opposes dismantling the Education Department and supports funding for students with disabilities

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Personal data and digital privacy

  • Supports comprehensive privacy protections governing companies and government access to personal data

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2010-2012

    Experience

    Washington revenue director

  2. 2012-present

    Experience

    U.S. representative

  3. 2018

    Experience

    DCCC finance co-chair

  4. 2021-2022

    Experience

    New Democrat Coalition chair

  5. 2019

    Experience

    New Democrat Coalition vice chair

  6. 2019

    Experience

    Digital Trade Caucus co-chair

  7. 2019

    Experience

    Internet of Things Caucus co-chair

  8. 2022

    Experience

    Ways and Means vice chair

  • Experience

    Immunology laboratory researcher

  • Experience

    Microsoft corporate vice president

  • Experience

    drugstore.com founding team

  • Experience

    drugstore.com marketing vice president

  • Experience

    Nimble Technology CEO

  • Experience

    Nimble Technology president

  • Experience

    Global Partnerships adviser

  • Experience

    YWCA transitional-housing volunteer

  • Experience

    DCCC chair

  • Experience

    New Democrat Coalition chair emeritus

  • Experience

    Women's High-Tech Coalition co-chair

  • Experience

    Kidney Caucus co-chair

  • Experience

    MedTech Caucus co-chair

  • Accomplishment

    Tax-amnesty revenue

    Led a program generating $345 million for Washington.

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