Washington Congressional Districts 2026
Washington has 10 congressional seats in the US House of Representatives. Most competitive: WA-3 (SW Washington, toss-up), WA-8 (Issaquah/eastern suburbs, R lean).
Washington House Districts Overview
| District | Rating | Region / Key Area | 2024 Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA-3 | Toss-Up | SW Washington/Vancouver/Longview | D+1 |
| WA-8 | Republican lean | Issaquah/E. King/Kittitas | R+5 |
| WA-1 | Democratic | North King/Snohomish | D+12 |
| WA-7 | Democratic | Seattle urban | D+40 |
| WA-9 | Democratic | South Seattle/Renton | D+30 |
District Analysis
Washington has 10 congressional seats. WA-3 in southwest Washington (Vancouver/Longview) is one of the most competitive in the nation — Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D) won in 2022 and 2024 by razor-thin margins. WA-8 in the Issaquah/eastern King County area leans Republican.
2026 Race Outlook
Most competitive districts in Washington for 2026: WA-3 (SW Washington, toss-up), WA-8 (Issaquah/eastern suburbs, R lean).
The 2026 midterm election will be held on November 3, 2026. Primary elections in Washington are typically held in the spring or summer of 2026. Candidates begin filing in late 2025 or early 2026, depending on Washington election law.