Seven candidates are running against incumbent Rick Larsen in the 2nd Congressional District Primary Election.
With initial ballots in Tuesday night, Rick Larsen released the following statement, indicating he will continue his run for Congressional District 2.
“I am humbled and energized by the preliminary results of this primary election. Tens of thousands of voters have made their voices heard in the 2nd District, and regardless of who they voted for, they have participated in and strengthened our democracy. For that, they have my thanks.
There are more votes to be counted before the results are final, but I am proud to see the show of support my campaign has received so far. It is the honor of a lifetime to represent Northwest Washington in Congress - one that I will never take for granted. I am grateful to every person who has attended one of my events, taken a few minutes to talk with me at their door, donated to help my team communicate with voters, and cast a ballot to support my work. My friends and neighbors organizing at the grassroots level is the foundation of my campaign. Everything that we accomplish in Washington D.C., we accomplish together.
And, of course, I also want to recognize and thank my dedicated and hardworking staff for keeping this campaign organized and on track every step of the way.
Our work is not slowing down. This fall, our community’s shared values - working hard, caring for each other, and serving the community - are on the ballot. The stakes could not be higher. I am running for re-election so I can continue to work to protect reproductive freedom, combat fentanyl in our communities, build an economy that works for everyone, increase access to health care, and support our veterans.
I am proud of the progress we have made on these issues - but I know there is more work to be done. Over the next few months, I will work every day to communicate with voters about the urgency of this moment and Democrats’ vision for the future.
Thank you to everyone who has made tonight’s results possible, and I look forward to building on our momentum as November approaches.”
The Associated Press named incumbent Rick Larsen and Rep. Cody Hart as the primary election winners, moving on to the November election.
Washington’s Second District includes Skagit, Whatcom, Island and San Juan counties as well as the western part of Snohomish County.
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