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U.S. Representative, 6th District

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1
Term
2 years
Candidates
2
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.

Taxes & budget

  • Emily RandallPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports a tax structure requiring big business to pay more.
  • Teresa FoxPrefers Republican Party

    • Pledges to pursue balanced federal budgets.

Public safety

  • Emily RandallPrefers Democratic Party

    No documented position found.

  • Teresa FoxPrefers Republican Party

    • Pledges more resources for local police and first responders.
    • Supports federal cooperation against drug and human trafficking.

Education

  • Emily RandallPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports affordable college and apprenticeship pathways.
  • Teresa FoxPrefers Republican Party

    No documented position found.

Economy & jobs

  • Emily RandallPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports growth in blockchain and the digital asset industry.
  • Teresa FoxPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports maritime, timber, naval and tech industry jobs.

Roads & infrastructure

  • Emily RandallPrefers Democratic Party

    • Secured nearly $18 million for community projects in the district.
  • Teresa FoxPrefers Republican Party

    No documented position found.

Environment & parks

  • Emily RandallPrefers Democratic Party

    • Supports a transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.
  • Teresa FoxPrefers Republican Party

    • Supports active forest and water stewardship over closures.

Health & human services

  • Emily RandallPrefers Democratic Party

    • Pledges to protect the ACA and loosen Medicaid spending rules.
  • Teresa FoxPrefers Republican Party

    No documented position found.

Government & transparency

  • Emily RandallPrefers Democratic Party

    • Pledges oversight of the Trump administration from the Oversight Committee.
    • Pledges to refuse corporate PAC contributions.
  • Teresa FoxPrefers Republican Party

    • Opposes Randall's federal land transfer to the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe.

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 8 issues covered in this race.