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U.S. Representative, 1st District
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Mary SilvaWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Mary Silva

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 1st District

Prefers Republican Party

Background

Occupation
Clinical audiologist
Campaign website
marysilvaforcongress.com

Clinical audiologist for 20 years, seven of them as a managing partner, with a doctorate in audiology from Salus University. A Republican precinct committee officer in Snohomish County since 2022; has not held public office.

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Photo: Washington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports a full audit of the Pentagon.

    Issues: The Platform

    Campaign website · Mary Silva for U.S. Congress · marysilvaforcongress.com

    “Execute a comprehensive, real audit of the Pentagon to stop waste and enforce fiscal responsibility.”
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  • Opposes offshore corporate tax havens.

    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

    “Offshore tax havens create a two-tiered economic system which limits our strategic capacity.”
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Public safety

  • Opposes warrantless surveillance such as license-plate cameras.

    Issues: The Platform

    Campaign website · Mary Silva for U.S. Congress · marysilvaforcongress.com

    “End the intrusive domestic surveillance networks—such as widespread Flock license-plate camera systems—that monitor everyday law-abiding citizens without judicial oversight or transparency.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports bringing chip and tech manufacturing back to the U.S.

    Issues: The Platform

    Campaign website · Mary Silva for U.S. Congress · marysilvaforcongress.com

    “Bring semiconductor manufacturing, IT, AI, and cybersecurity operations back to the U.S. to protect national security and safeguard American innovation.”
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  • Proposes H-1B visa changes to favor local hiring.

    Issues: The Platform

    Campaign website · Mary Silva for U.S. Congress · marysilvaforcongress.com

    “Restructure the H-1B visa program to curb tech offshoring and incentivize corporations to prioritize local American talent over foreign labor.”
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  • Pledges fewer regulatory barriers for small businesses.

    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

    “By lowering regulatory barriers and expanding access to capital for local entrepreneurs, we can foster a diverse, self-sustaining marketplace”
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Health & human services

  • Opposes government medical mandates.

    Issues: The Platform

    Campaign website · Mary Silva for U.S. Congress · marysilvaforcongress.com

    “Protect every individual's fundamental right to make their own medical decisions without government mandates, digital tracking, or economic coercion.”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports voter ID and a midweek national voting holiday.

    Issues: The Platform

    Campaign website · Mary Silva for U.S. Congress · marysilvaforcongress.com

    “Require voter ID to guarantee secure, transparent, and trustworthy elections. … Establish a midweek voting holiday to encourage civic participation”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Mary Silva on them.

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • HousingNo documented position found.

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