Who's In the Race

Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA) faces Republican Edwin H. Feller in the Nov. 3 general election in Washington's 2nd District. Washington uses a top-two primary, in which the two candidates with the most votes advance to the general election. ​

Larsen, born and raised in Arlington, Washington, is serving his 13th term in the House and is the lead Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. He led the Aug. 4 top-two primary with 88,708 votes, advancing alongside Feller, who received 68,713 votes.

Two other Democrats, Tomas Scheel and Devin Hermanson, did not advance. Feller describes himself as a lifelong member of the 2nd District community.

What They Stand For

Larsen supports investment in roads, bridges, highways, and transit to relieve congestion and improve safety, according to his official House website. He's also supported:

  • Access to "high-quality, affordable health care" in Northwest Washington and across the country,
  • Strengthening Medicare and protecting Social Security,
  • Protecting Washington's environment and mitigating climate change; and
  • Fair treatment, legal due process and accountability in the immigration system.

Feller has argued that the affordability crisis is "self-inflicted" because taxes are too high and government has grown too large, according to his campaign website. He's also supported:

  • Robust law enforcement,
  • Secure borders,
  • Fair elections; and
  • Balanced budgets.

The Money Behind the Race

Larsen raised about $2 million through July 15 and had about $652,000 in cash on hand, according to Federal Election Commission filings. Feller reported no receipts and no cash on hand in FEC filings.

Outside spending in the race totaled just $10 as of Oct. 13, all of it supporting Larsen, with Sierra Club Independent Action as the sole spender.

Race Outlook: Ratings and Betting Markets

The Cook Political Report rated the race "Solid Democratic" as of Oct. 9, Sabato's Crystal Ball rated it "Solid Democratic" as of Oct. 11, and Inside Elections rated it "Solid Democratic" as of Oct. 2. Kalshi traders gave Democrats, whose nominee is Larsen, a 96.81 percent chance of winning as of Oct. 13.

Larsen won the district with about 60 percent of the vote in 2022 and about 64 percent in 2024. Democrats held eight of Washington's 10 U.S. House seats after both the 2022 and 2024 elections. Kamala Harris carried Washington in the 2024 presidential race with about 57 percent of the vote.

Voters in Washington's 2nd District should note the following deadlines and dates from the Washington Secretary of State: Registered voters are automatically mailed a ballot, with ballots sent out by Friday, Oct. 16.

The voter registration deadline is Monday, Oct. 26 for online and mail registration, and Tuesday, Nov. 3 (Election Day) until 8 p.m. for in-person registration; same-day registration is allowed. Early voting runs from Friday, Oct. 16 through Election Day, Nov. 3, with accessible voting units available throughout that period.

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