Democrat Rick Larsen is running for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington's 2nd Congressional District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. Republican Edwin Feller is also running for the seat, according to BallotReady election data.

Larsen, who lives in Everett, is in his 13th term representing the district. Asked in our candidate questionnaire why he is seeking the office, Larsen said: "I am running for the Second District seat in Congress to fight to lower costs, bring investments home to Northwest Washington, hold the administration & ICE accountable, combat fentanyl in our communities, protect reproductive freedom, build an economy that works for everyone, increase access to health care, and support our veterans."

Candidate information

Party: Democratic

Home: Everett, Washington

Education: Larsen said in our questionnaire: "I graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in Washington state and have a master's degree from the University of Minnesota."

Family: Larsen said in our questionnaire: "My father was a union power line worker, and my mom managed the books at home while raising eight kids in Arlington." According to his congressional biography, Larsen and his spouse, Tiia Karlén, live in Everett. Their sons are Robert, who works in national security, and Per, who serves as an ensign in the United States Navy.

Experience and public service

Larsen said in our questionnaire: "I began trying to make a difference through public service on the Snohomish County Council, and today, it is my privilege to serve as the Representative for Washington's 2nd Congressional District."

Asked about his work history, Larsen said in our questionnaire: "I was previously employed by the Port of Everett and the Washington State Dental Association."

According to his congressional website, Larsen serves as ranking member on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. He also lists roles as co-chair of the U.S.-China Working Group and member of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly's Defence and Security Committee.

Asked about accomplishments, Larsen said in our questionnaire: "This year alone, I have secured federal funds for 15 new community projects, that is $13.9 million of your tax dollars coming back home."

On the issues

Top priority: Larsen said in our questionnaire: "Affordability is the most important issue this November. I am fighting to tackle affordability by repealing the President's tariffs, which have destroyed local businesses and driven up costs for families all over Northwest Washington."

Health care: Larsen said in our questionnaire: "I believe health care is a right, and I support universal, affordable coverage … I voted to lower the cost of health care and prescription drugs for working families and seniors: by letting Medicare negotiate drug prices, capping out-of-pocket costs for seniors, and capping the price of insulin at $35 per month."

Immigration: Larsen said in our questionnaire: "I support comprehensive immigration reform that modernizes and streamlines our immigration system, strengthens border security, invests in infrastructure at ports of entry, builds the workforce the U.S. needs to remain competitive and provides a path to citizenship for Dreamers and others who deserve the opportunity to become Americans."

Federal spending: Larsen said in our questionnaire: "I opposed the Big Ugly Law, which gave tax breaks to billionaires, exploded the national debt by $3.4 trillion and took health care away from 328,000 Washingtonians."

National security: Larsen said in our questionnaire: "I oppose the Iran war, and I have voted repeatedly to end the war immediately. The war is driving up prices and making the United States less safe."

Environment: Larsen said in our questionnaire: "I helped draft and pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act … I led the enactment of the Wild Sky Wilderness Act, which protected more than 106,000 acres in eastern Snohomish County as Washington's first new wilderness area in over 20 years."

Endorsements: Larsen has received endorsements from the AFL-CIO, the Sierra Club, the Washington Education Association PAC, the Snohomish County Democrats and the Alliance for Gun Responsibility Victory Fund, among others, according to BallotReady data.