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Marilyn Strickland

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Washington

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Democrat

Marilyn Strickland

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Washington

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WA-10 House winner?

$1.2K

NOV 7, 2026

General Election

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Live Odds — WA-10 House winner?

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94.1%chance to win

$1.2K

NOV 7, 2026

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleU.S. Representative

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyModerate Democrat

Age64 years old (Sep 25, 1962)

GenderFemale

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

LiberalConservative

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.

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.

Latest News

AINews Summary

Last updatedSep 2, 2026

Marilyn Strickland is in the news as a candidate in the crowded race for Michigan's 10th Congressional District, which is drawing attention ahead of the 2026 House election. The district is described as leaning Republican, but the summaries do not report the general election result or any major new development specific to her campaign. Overall, the coverage is mostly about the broader primary field rather than a clear breakthrough or controversy involving Strickland.

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NNNBC News2 months ago