Suzan Delbene

Suzan Delbene is a candidate for U.S. Representative District 1 Primary Election in 2026 in Congressional District 1, Washington.

Incumbent U.S. Representative in Bellevue, WA

Also running: James Etzkorn, Benjamin Kincaid, Bryce Nickel, Hunter Gordon, Mary Silva, Catherine Hildebrand.

Suzan DelBene is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Washington's 1st congressional district, a position she has held since November 2012. A Democrat, she is seeking re-election in 2026. DelBene serves as Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and previously chaired the New Democrat Coalition. Born in Selma, Alabama, she grew up in Bellevue, Washington, and holds degrees from Reed College and the University of Washington. In 2026, she introduced legislation focusing on manufacturing job opportunities for veterans, digital privacy protections, and investing in high-speed rail. She maintains district offices in Bellevue and Washington, D.C.