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NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Marilyn Strickland is trading at 98% to win the WA-10 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age63 years old (Sep 25, 1962)
GenderFemale
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LocationWashington
BackgroundU.S. Representative (WA-10)
EducationUniversity of Washington — B.A. (1984)
Notable personal detailsMarilyn Strickland is a U.S. Representative for Washington’s 10th Congressional District, first sworn in on January 3, 2021. Born in Seoul, South Korea and raised in Tacoma, she previously served on the Tacoma City Council and as Mayor of Tacoma (2010–2017). She has worked as a marketing executive and led the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce as president and CEO (2018–2019).
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Political Positions
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to affordable, equitable health care and endorses a national public option to move toward universal coverage while lowering costs. Opposes policies that would cut Medicaid funding or reduce access to care for seniors, children, and veterans.
Immigration & Border
Marilyn Strickland supports bipartisan immigration reform that pairs restoring order at the border with modernizing the asylum system and creating legal pathways for immigrants, while criticizing aggressive ICE operations. She calls for practical, negotiated solutions and emphasizes both border security and humane processing of asylum claims.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and expanding access to safe, legal abortion and reproductive health care, and advocates for federal protections for abortion access and related services. Describes reproductive rights as a priority and has participated in pro-choice caucus and legislative efforts to defend abortion access. Opposes actions that would overturn or roll back Roe v. Wade and supports resources for people in jurisdictions with restricted access.
Climate & Energy
Supports federal clean-energy investment and grid resilience measures, backed votes for the Inflation Reduction Act and advocacy for regional clean hydrogen and grid modernization projects. Emphasizes transitioning to cleaner energy sources while pursuing bipartisan infrastructure and innovation initiatives for the Pacific Northwest.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded background checks and other gun-safety measures while recognizing responsible gun ownership and the Second Amendment. Has defended Democratic efforts to pass gun-safety legislation and indicated support for measures such as universal background checks and some restrictions on assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines. Emphasizes gun education and addressing underlying causes like mental-health supports alongside regulation.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Marilyn Strickland for WA-10 House winner?
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Advocacy group
U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed Rep. Marilyn Strickland for Washington's 10th District.
Alliance for Gun Responsibility
Advocacy group
Alliance for Gun Responsibility endorsed Marilyn Strickland.
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
Public endorsement
AFSCME endorsed Marilyn Strickland.
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
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