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U.S. Representative, 2nd District
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Rick LarsenWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Rick Larsen

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 2nd District

Prefers Democratic Party

Background

Occupation
U.S. Representative
Lives in
Everett
Campaign website
ricklarsen.org

U.S. Representative for the 2nd District since 2001 and the lead Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; previously served on the Snohomish County Council. Earlier worked for the Port of Everett and the Washington State Dental Association.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Pledges to oppose DHS and ICE funding without new oversight.

    Issues

    Campaign website · Citizens to Elect Rick Larsen · ricklarsen.org

    “I will not vote for any full-year funding for the Department of Homeland Security and ICE that fails to create oversight and accountability.”
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Housing

  • Supports more affordable homes and aid for first-time buyers.

    Issues

    Campaign website · Citizens to Elect Rick Larsen · ricklarsen.org

    “Increasing the supply of affordable homes, supporting first-time homebuyers and renters, strengthening housing tax incentives, and investing in local infrastructure are essential”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports raising the federal minimum wage to $17 an hour.

    Issues

    Campaign website · Citizens to Elect Rick Larsen · ricklarsen.org

    “raising the federal minimum wage to $17 per hour, guaranteeing equal pay for equal work”
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  • Opposes sweeping tariffs, citing higher prices.

    Issues

    Campaign website · Citizens to Elect Rick Larsen · ricklarsen.org

    “I oppose policies that raise prices on families, like sweeping tariffs and reckless foreign wars”
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Roads & infrastructure

Health & human services

  • Supports universal, affordable health coverage.

    Issues

    Campaign website · Citizens to Elect Rick Larsen · ricklarsen.org

    “I believe health care is a right, and I support universal, affordable coverage.”
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  • Supports suspending the filibuster to pass a federal abortion-rights law.

    He names the Women's Health Protection Act.

    Issues

    Campaign website · Citizens to Elect Rick Larsen · ricklarsen.org

    “I support suspending the filibuster to pass the Women's Health Protection Act”
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Courts & justice

Other issues in this race

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

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

All sources (17)

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