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Washington's 1st Congressional District · 2026

Kincaid for Congress

Democrat · Washington's 1st District

A Democrat focused on public safety, affordability and real accountability not politics as usual.

I am running for Congress in Washington's 1st District because too many leaders are ignoring the real problems that people face every day. Voters want practical solutions not ideology, slogans and not politics as usual.

I am a Democrat. In this election I will be challenging fellow Democrat Representative Suzan DelBene. Who has held this seat for more than twelve years. This is not a campaign against the Democratic Party. It is a campaign to help it find its way back to the people it is supposed to represent.

What I Stand For

Public Safety

Safer communities, real accountability for repeat offenders and meaningful action to prevent crime before it happens.

Affordable Living

Lower costs, fair taxes and economic policies that work for working families. Including eliminating federal income tax for those earning $61,000 or less.

Healthcare Reform

A realistic step by step plan to expand coverage without disrupting the care people already have. Reform that starts with honesty about what is achievable.

Accountability in Government

Holding elected leaders responsible for real measurable results.

Protecting Women and Children

Clear common sense policies that put the safety, privacy and fairness of women and girls first without apology. Common sense is not transphobic.

Homelessness & Mental Health

Current policies are not working. We need treatment for addiction. Proper care for severe mental illness and accountability with measurable results.

Why Challenge a Member of My Own Party?

There are two reasons one is Representative DelBene herself. And the other is the direction of the Democratic Party as a whole. Both have been wrong on key issues. Issues that contributed directly to our party's devastating loss in the last election. That loss is why Donald Trump is president again.

Washington State ranks among the worst states in the nation for retirees. Largely due to the cost of living. But affordability is unlikely to be a personal concern for Representative DelBene. According to Quiver Quantitative. Her net worth has more than doubled during her time in office from $60 million to an estimated $141.5 million. She currently ranks among the wealthiest members of Congress.

I am not criticizing anyone simply for being wealthy. The point is larger and more troubling. Congress no longer reflects the American people. It does not resemble the government "of the people, by the people, for the people" that Abraham Lincoln envisioned.

Many constituents in Washington's 1st District have expressed serious concern about the substantial corporate PAC donations Representative DelBene has received. Compared to other Democrats in Congress. The volume of corporate money flowing to her campaign is significantly higher. Voters deserve answers.

If the Democratic Party does not change course. Vice President J.D. Vance could be our next president. We may survive this second Trump term. A Vance presidency is a different matter entirely. The damage could last generations. As the saying goes. Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. The Democratic Party has not learned. Instead it has doubled down on the very positions that eroded the trust of everyday voters. That has to stop.

DelBene's Record vs. My Approach

The following provides a fact based overview of Representative DelBene's voting record and policy positions. Alongside how my approach would differ.

Housing & Affordability. DelBene has supported federal housing assistance programs but has not introduced major legislation directly aimed at reducing home prices in Washington. My approach: federal incentives for affordable housing construction in high cost states. Plus no federal income tax for Americans earning $61,000 or less to help working families.

Tax Policy. DelBene voted for the 2021 Build Back Better package. Which included tax increases on high income earners but did not lower the burden for middle class families in high cost areas. My approach: the Real Tax Reform and Simplification Act. Eliminating federal income tax for working Americans earning $61,000 or less.

Healthcare. DelBene supports the Affordable Care Act and a public option but not Medicare for All. My approach: the Public Option Healthcare Innovation and Pilot Act (POHIPA) . A real world data driven test before any nationwide rollout.

Public Safety. DelBene has voted for gun safety measures but has not introduced legislation targeting the theft of handguns most commonly used in everyday street crime. My approach: Secure Storage Laws to prevent theft of firearms. Addressing the root cause of guns entering criminal activity.

Women's Sports. DelBene voted against the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act (H.R. 28), which passed the House 218 to 206 on January 14, 2025. My approach: support legislation ensuring that women's athletic competitions are limited to biological females. Fairness in sports is non-negotiable.

Sources: Quiver Quantitative · OpenSecrets.org · GovTrack · House Clerk -- Roll Call 12

The Issue of Fairness in Women's Sports

One of the clearest examples of the Democratic Party losing touch with ordinary Americans is its continued support for allowing biological males to compete in women's sports. Most Americans including most Democrats oppose this policy. It is unfair. It defies common sense. And it is simply wrong.

I have seen the courage of female athletes who have spoken out and refused to compete under these conditions. I have met Democratic voters who know this is wrong but are afraid to say so publicly. To them I say your silence must end.

Consider this: imagine going back to the beginning of Martina Navratilova's career. One of the greatest athletes in history. What if she had been forced to compete against biological males who identified as women? Titles and records earned through decades of dedication would have been taken from her. That would be a profound injustice. Anyone who cannot see that is not engaging honestly with the question.

To be absolutely clear this is not an attack on the LGBTQ+ community. Many members of that community feel exactly the same way. The rights of one group should never require stripping away the rights of another. That is not progress that is not equality.

I have worked alongside transgender individuals throughout my life and have always treated them with dignity and respect. But respect must flow in both directions. A man claiming a championship title that belongs to a woman is not a civil rights victory. It is a setback for fairness. Compassion cannot mean asking girls to surrender their privacy, dignity and their safety out of social pressure.

A Different Kind of Democrat

This campaign is about bringing balance back to the Democratic Party. I am not running to represent party leadership. I am running to represent the people of this district.

Independent Thinking -- Not party line politics. I will say what others won't and tackle the issues others avoid.

Focused on Results -- Not ideology and not slogans. What works for real people in the real world.

Not Owned by Corporations -- I will always look out for the interests of the people not mega-corporations or their PACs.

Telling the Truth -- Even when it's uncomfortable. Especially then. That's what real leadership looks like.

Join the Campaign

If you believe in practical solutions, real accountability and leadership that puts people first I invite you to be part of this campaign. Together we can bring genuine change to Washington's 1st District and to the nation.

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