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U.S. Representative, 6th District

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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A U.S. representative votes on federal laws and the federal budget in the U.S. House.

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Emily RandallWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Emily Randall

Prefers Democratic Party

U.S. Representative · Port Orchard

The gist

  • Secured nearly $18 million for community projects in the district.
  • Pledges oversight of the Trump administration from the Oversight Committee.
  • Supports a transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.
  • Supports a tax structure requiring big business to pay more.
  • Pledges to protect the ACA and loosen Medicaid spending rules.
  • Supports affordable college and apprenticeship pathways.
  • Pledges to refuse corporate PAC contributions.
  • Supports growth in blockchain and the digital asset industry.
More about Emily
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  1. Secured nearly $18 million for community projects in the district.

    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

    “I've worked across the aisle to secure nearly $18 million in federal funding for community projects across all six counties in our district.”
  2. Pledges oversight of the Trump administration from the Oversight Committee.

    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

    “I used my position on the Oversight Committee to push back.”
  3. Supports a transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.

    Fighting Climate Change

    Campaign website · Emily Randall for Congress · electemilyrandall.com

    “We must make a just and fair transition away from fossil fuels and invest in clean energy jobs and infrastructure.”
  4. Supports a tax structure requiring big business to pay more.

    Lowering Costs for Families

    Campaign website · Emily Randall for Congress · electemilyrandall.com

    “a tax structure that requires big business to pay its fair share”
  5. Pledges to protect the ACA and loosen Medicaid spending rules.

    Enhancing Healthcare

    Campaign website · Emily Randall for Congress · electemilyrandall.com

    “I will work hard to protect and strengthen the ACA, increase the flexibility of Medicaid dollars”
  6. Supports affordable college and apprenticeship pathways.

    Improving Education

    Campaign website · Emily Randall for Congress · electemilyrandall.com

    “In Congress, I will support efforts to make all educational pathways affordable and accessible to all students.”
  7. Pledges to refuse corporate PAC contributions.

    Defending Democracy

    Campaign website · Emily Randall for Congress · electemilyrandall.com

    “the stand I've taken against taking corporate PAC money since I started running for office”
  8. Supports growth in blockchain and the digital asset industry.

    Lowering Costs for Families

    Campaign website · Emily Randall for Congress · electemilyrandall.com

    “I believe in the importance of driving technological innovation and economic growth, including through blockchain technology and the digital asset industry.”
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Teresa FoxWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Teresa Fox

Prefers Republican Party

Safety and risk management professional · Bremerton

The gist

  • Pledges more resources for local police and first responders.
  • Supports federal cooperation against drug and human trafficking.
  • Supports maritime, timber, naval and tech industry jobs.
  • Supports active forest and water stewardship over closures.
  • Pledges to pursue balanced federal budgets.
  • Opposes Randall's federal land transfer to the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe.
More about Teresa
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  1. Pledges more resources for local police and first responders.

    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

    “I will work tirelessly to support our local law enforcement and first responders, providing them with the resources necessary to keep neighborhoods safe”
  2. Supports federal cooperation against drug and human trafficking.

    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

    “We must work with federal partners to protect our communities from the flow of illegal drugs and human trafficking”
  3. Supports maritime, timber, naval and tech industry jobs.

    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

    “Whether it is supporting our maritime industries, protecting our timber heritage, building our Naval dominance, or fostering innovation in our growing tech sectors”
  4. Supports active forest and water stewardship over closures.

    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

    “We must also prioritize the health of our clean waters and forests through practical, science-based stewardship, rather than neglectful closure.”
  5. Pledges to pursue balanced federal budgets.

    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

    “Vote Fox for positive change, public safety, balanced budgets & economic vitality.”
  6. Opposes Randall's federal land transfer to the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe.

    Randall, Fox in contest for Congressional seat

    News coverage · Peninsula Daily News · peninsuladailynews.com

    “proposed legislation to transfer some federal lands on the Olympic Peninsula to the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe is an example of her being out of touch”

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