Washington U.S. House District 8

State-verified ballot

The current field comes from the state election authority. Any unofficial primary result remains labeled unofficial, and an incomplete state list is not presented as final.

Washington uses a top-two primary. Party labels below are each candidate's preference, not a party nomination.

Washington Secretary of State, Elections Division

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Matchup forms after the 2026-08-04 primary.

Basis: Washington Secretary of State, Elections Division · next event 2026-08-04

Current field

6 candidates

Trinh HaChallenger
Republican preference · state primary ballot
Campaign site · linked through an FEC committee filing
$167K raised
Biography, in the campaign's words
- “Trinh went on to earn a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley” source
- “Trinh grew up in a small village in Vietnam” source
- “she has published on Vietnamese history, society, and culture” source
Prior service stated by the campaign

Stated positions, in the campaign's words

“I will support American energy, including hydropower and nuclear power” source
“strengthening deterrence, confronting unfair trade, and stopping CCP interference” source
“I support teaching reading, writing, math, history, and civics–the fundamentals. I will expand school choice” source
“cut waste and fraud, and rein in federal spending” source
“I will defend free speech, religious freedom, and the right to bear arms.” source
“I will defend it without apology, protect law-abiding Americans” source
“I will enforce our laws, stop illegal crossings, and make our immigration process faster and fairer.” source
“I will oppose any attempt to weaken those rights.” source
“I will oppose tax hikes, make small-business tax relief permanent, allow businesses to write off the full cost of new equipment right away, and cut regulations” source
“I will stand with family farms, protect reliable water access, and defend the markets they rely on.” source
“I will stand with our police and keep criminals off our streets.” source
“I will support a strong military, stand firmly with our troops, and honor our Veterans.” source
“I will support laws that protect them from crimes, dangerous drugs, and harmful chemicals in our food.” source
“I’ll work across the aisle” source
“I will make sure they receive the care and support they deserve.” source

Spencer MelineChallenger

Republican preference · state primary ballot

Campaign site · linked through an FEC committee filing

$127K raised

Biography, in the campaign's words

“Spencer Meline is a small business owner, husband, and father of four” source
“who was born and raised in Washington” source

Stated priorities, in the campaign's words

“Lower Cost of Living” source
“Responsible Stewardship of Public Lands” source
“Safe Communities” source
“Smart & Secure Immigration” source
“Strong Small Businesses” source

Stated positions, in the campaign's words

“I support measures that prevent large institutional investors from crowding out families” source
“Spencer supports parental rights with parents playing a meaningful role in education.” source
“reducing catastrophic wildfire risk, increasing active forest management, improving maintenance of trails and access roads” source
“support responsible federal budgeting, oppose reckless spending that fuels inflation” source
“supporting well-trained and properly funded law enforcement” source
“lowering costs and removing barriers that hold small businesses back” source

Claimed endorsements, in the campaign's words

“Proudly Endorsed By King County GOP” source
“Proudly Endorsed By Snohomish County GOP” source

Quoted verbatim from the candidate's own campaign site, which is linked to them through an FEC committee filing. Passages are selected automatically; the wording is the campaign's, and it is a self-description rather than an independent account.

Bob HagglundChallenger

Republican preference · state primary ballot

Campaign site · linked through an FEC committee filing

$28K raised

Biography, in the campaign's words

“Born and raised in Everett” source
“They’ve been married for over 26 years.” source
“Bob’s run for office before.” source
“Bob lives in Granite Falls with his wife, Aimee.” source
“He’s led projects for the Veterans Administration, the Missile Defense Agency, Apple Health, and private-sector giants like Nike and United Health Group.” source
“Today, he serves as a Senior Consultant and Data Scientist” source

Stated positions, in the campaign's words

“I’ll fight to bring down costs, grow local jobs, and make trade work for Washington families” source
“I’ll vote to empower parents and local communities–not bureaucracies and teachers’ unions.” source
“I’ll vote to push back on rogue prosecutors letting criminals back into our communities.” source
“lead on clean energy and protect our environment without punishing working people through the green energy tax scam” source
“public, charter, home, or vocational—and every parent deserves a voice” source
“prefer peace over war, protect our allies across the globe, and put the interests of Americans first” source
“We must stop illegal immigration, secure the border, and restore fairness and common sense to our immigration system” source

Claimed endorsements, in the campaign's words

“Proudly Endorsed by the Douglas County Republican Party” source
“Proudly Endorsed by the Snohomish County Republican Party” source

Kim SchrierIncumbent

Democratic preference · state primary ballot

Campaign site · linked through an FEC committee filing

Biography, in the campaign's words

“I was first inspired to pursue a career in healthcare when I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 16” source
“As the first pediatrician in Congress” source
“As the first pro-choice woman doctor in Congress” source
“I am a pediatrician, a wife, and a mom with deep roots in this community.” source
“Prior to being elected to Congress, I spent 17 years as a pediatrician” source

Stated priorities, in the campaign's words

“I’m proud to have passed 18 bills into law, signed by both Democratic and Republican presidents.” source
“I’ve taken on big oil and grocery store chains to stop corporations from price gouging.” source
“I've worked to get bills passed that bring down the cost of prescription drugs, like insulin.” source
“I’ve worked with both parties on behalf of our farming communities to encourage sustainable agriculture and fix supply chain disruptions.” source

Stated positions, in the campaign's words

“I’ve helped pass laws to lower the cost of prescription drugs, including capping the cost of insulin at $35 a month for seniors.” source
“I will always fight to protect a woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions without interference from the government.” source

Claimed endorsements, in the campaign's words

“Editorial: Schrier has built a record of success for 8th” source
“The News Tribune endorses: Our picks for US House and Senate races in WA KIM SCHRIER FOR U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN WA’S 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT” source