Marilyn Strickland
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 10th District
Background
- Occupation
- U.S. Representative
- Campaign website
- stricklandforwashington.com
U.S. Representative for the 10th District since 2021 and Mayor of Tacoma from 2010 to 2017. Former president and CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce; serves on the House Armed Services and Transportation and Infrastructure committees.
Documented positions
Economy & jobs
Opposes the Trump administration's tariffs and food-aid cuts.
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“I oppose Trump's tariffs, his cuts to health care and food assistance”
Roads & infrastructure
Secured $50 million for local housing, transit and water projects.
As stated in her pamphlet statement.
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“I secured $50 million for our local communities to create jobs by investing in housing, main streets, pedestrian safety, bridges, public transit, and clean water.”
Environment & parks
Sponsored a bill creating a federal task force on 6PPD.In office
6PPD-quinone, from tire residue in stormwater, is linked to salmon deaths; the bill is the 6PPD Task Force Act.
ReportStrickland Introduces Bill Addressing Toxic Chemical Killing Pacific Northwest SalmonPublic statement · Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland · strickland.house.gov
“creates a Task Force to bridge together federal, state, tribal, and industry voices to coordinate further 6PPD-quinone (6PPD) research”
Sponsored bill transferring Clear Creek hatchery to Nisqually Tribe.In office
ReportStrickland, Cantwell, Murray Introduce Bill Restoring Nisqually Tribe Ownership of Clear Creek HatcheryPublic statement · Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland · strickland.house.gov
“The bill transfers the Clear Creek hatchery, located on Nisqually Indian Tribe's ancestral lands, from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service”
Health & human services
Pledges to protect Medicare and make health care more affordable.
ReportPrioritiesCampaign website · Strickland for Washington · stricklandforwashington.com
“I will continue to stand up to extreme attempts to take away health care from Americans, protect Medicare, and make health care more affordable.”
Led bills on military families' food insecurity and housing.
ReportPrioritiesCampaign website · Strickland for Washington · stricklandforwashington.com
“I've led bipartisan legislation to help military families facing food insecurity and to make sure military families have access to affordable housing.”
Sponsored a bill expanding child care aid for student parents.In office
The CARE for Parenting Students Act adds $850 million a year in authorized Child Care and Development Block Grant funding.
ReportStrickland Introduces Childcare Access BillPublic statement · Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland · strickland.house.gov
“The bill will expand access to federal childcare assistance for parenting students, regardless of the type of education or workforce training they are pursuing.”
Government & transparency
Voted against the FY2027 defense bill over its voting provisions.In office
ReportStrickland Rejects Defense Bill Laced with Voter SuppressionPublic statement · Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland · strickland.house.gov
“I will not support a bill that makes it harder for U.S. citizens to exercise their constitutionally protected right to vote.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Marilyn Strickland on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
All sources (12)
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election (statewide and district contests)
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election (candidates who advanced from the August 4 primary)
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Pierce County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- General Election Provisional / Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Pierce County Auditor · piercecountywa.gov
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Thurston County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election, Thurston County
Election filing · Thurston County Auditor · thurstoncountywa.gov
- Candidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election
Provided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
- Priorities
Campaign website · Strickland for Washington · stricklandforwashington.com
- Strickland Introduces Bill Addressing Toxic Chemical Killing Pacific Northwest Salmon
Public statement · Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland · strickland.house.gov
- Strickland Introduces Childcare Access Bill
Public statement · Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland · strickland.house.gov
- Strickland Rejects Defense Bill Laced with Voter Suppression
Public statement · Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland · strickland.house.gov
- Strickland, Cantwell, Murray Introduce Bill Restoring Nisqually Tribe Ownership of Clear Creek Hatchery
Public statement · Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland · strickland.house.gov
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