Matt Boehnke

Matt Boehnke is a candidate for U.S. Representative District 4 Primary Election in 2026 in Congressional District 4, Washington.

Incumbent Washington State Senator in Olympia, WA

Also running: Elpidia Saavedra, Jacek "jack" Kobiesa, Amanda Mckinney, John Duresky, John C. Hughs, Favian Valencia, Jerrod Sessler, Devin Poore, Ken Vaz, Zac Rossi.

Matt Boehnke, a Republican, serves as a Washington State Senator for the 8th Legislative District. He is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington's 4th Congressional District in the 2026 Primary Election, intending to succeed the retiring Representative Dan Newhouse. Boehnke will step down from his state senate seat to pursue federal office. He has received multiple legislative awards, including the Guardians of Small Business Award and Legislator of the Year honors. His background includes success in collegiate cyber defense and involvement with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. He championed legislation to strengthen financial stability for individuals in the care of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families.