Suzan K. DelBene has represented Washington’s 1st district in the U.S. House since November 2012. On the November 3, 2026 ballot for re-election.
A businesswoman, DelBene sought a U.S. House seat in Washington’s 8th congressional district in 2010 and lost. DelBene later chaired the New Democrat Coalition.
DelBene earned a Bachelor of Arts from Reed College in 1983 and worked in business before entering Congress. In 2010, DelBene ran for a U.S. House seat in Washington’s 8th congressional district and lost. DelBene entered the House in 2012 and won campaigns for the seat in 2018, 2020, 2022 and 2024. DelBene also chaired the New Democrat Coalition.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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2026 WA U.S. House district 1 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | DEM MAJORITY | RESULT |
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| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 209–0 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 206–3 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 207–3 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | NAY | NAY 206–6 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 139–72 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 152–58 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 210–3 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | NOT VOTING | YEA 206–0 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | NOT VOTING | YEA 205–0 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 167–33 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | NAY | NAY 201–7 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | NAY | NAY 205–1 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 193–10 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 176–29 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 191–0 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 189–0 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | NAY | NAY 188–19 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 214–208 |
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 2250 | National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act of 2025EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT | Out of committee | 8 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9736 | Stop CHEATERS ActTAXATION | Introduced | 42 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9509 | Kidney Disease Education Access Expansion Act of 2026HEALTH | Introduced | 4 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9121 | Manufacturing Jobs for Veterans Act of 2026ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9016 | Email Privacy ActCRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Introduced | 8 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8261 | Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2026HEALTH | Introduced | 9 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7868 | Expanding Support for Living Donors Act of 2026HEALTH | Introduced | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6787 | Clean Competition ActTAXATION | Introduced | 6 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5940 | Seniors Deserve SMARTER Care Act of 2025HEALTH | Introduced | 47 COSPON. |
| H.R. 4649 | Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2025SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATIONS | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 2421 | Protecting Taxpayer Resources ActTAXATION | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 2321 | United States Leadership in Immersive Technology Act of 2025SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATIONS | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
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SINCE DEC 2021 $195K through AIPAC PAC
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MOST RATEDRepresentative Suzan DelBene co-led the introduction of the OPTIONS Act, citing the need for younger workers to address student loan debt.
Representative Suzan DelBene highlighted strong Democratic fundraising and momentum in battleground districts as a path to retaking the House.
Representative Suzan DelBene characterized the Democratic campaign strategy as an aggressive offense aimed at flipping Republican-held districts.
Representative Suzan DelBene is praised for her long-standing bipartisan work in combating unfair digital trade practices.
Representative Suzan DelBene co-sponsored the OPTIONS Act, advocating for increased worker flexibility in financial planning and student loan repayment.
MOST RATEDDelBene criticized the WISeR pilot and joined House members in seeking federal data on denials and appeals.
DelBene says she is seeking unreleased records about Medicare’s WISeR program and wants Congress to investigate its effects on patients.
DelBene urged House Democrats to pay DCCC dues, citing outside spending against Democratic candidates.
DelBene said Democrats need Florida to win a House majority and appeared at events supporting candidates there.
DelBene plans a series of Florida campaign events for Democratic incumbents and candidates.
MOST RATEDRepresentative Suzan DelBene co-led the introduction of the OPTIONS Act, citing the need for younger workers to address student loan debt.
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