Washington 8th District

Kim Schrier (D) holds this seat and is running again. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.

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  Kim Schrier

  Democrat · holds this seat today

  F

  Liberty Score F

  On the liberty side in 63 of 120 votes and bills.

  Raised $3,766,607 since January 2025: 68% from people, 30% from PACs and other committees, 2% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov

  Every vote behind this grade
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  Spencer Meline

  Republican · restaurant owner and small business owner

  A

  Liberty Score A

  100 out of 100 across 4 principles. Graded on what Meline has said and done, because I have no votes in Congress to count for Meline.

  Raised $157,774 since January 2025: 54% the candidate’s own money, 45% from people, 1% from the party. The filing at FEC.gov

  See each one, with its source

Higher on Liberty Score: Spencer Meline. Spencer Meline: A, 100 out of 100 from words and actions, with no votes in Congress to count. Kim Schrier: F, 46 out of 100 from recorded votes.

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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.

Spencer Meline, on the record

I have no votes in Congress to count for Meline, so the grade above comes from this list: what Meline has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.

• October 2026 · StatementFree nations

  Meline describes Israel as America's strongest and most reliable ally in the Middle East.

  “Israel is America’s strongest and most reliable ally in the Middle East.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Treating Israel as an ally is with liberty on free nations.

  Source: iVoterGuide, Spencer Meline candidate questionnaireDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteFree markets

  Meline proposes tax incentives for small businesses that invest and hire in America.

  “Create tax incentives that reward small businesses for investing, hiring, and growing here in America.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  A tax incentive for business is with liberty on free markets.

  Source: Meline for Congress, Vision and PrioritiesDiscuss this
• October 2026 · StatementEqual rights

  Meline writes that women and girls deserve fair competition, privacy and safety in sex-segregated spaces.

  “Women and girls deserve fair competition, privacy, and safety in sex-segregated spaces.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Keeping women's sport female is with liberty on equal rights.

  Source: iVoterGuide, Spencer Meline candidate questionnaireDiscuss this
• July 21, 2026 · InterviewBorders

  Meline says the country should not allow illegal entry, while open to talks on easing legal barriers.

  “We shouldn’t allow illegal entry at all”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Opposing illegal entry and backing enforcement is on the with side of the border measure.

  Source: HeraldNet, Six candidates seek Congressional seat in District 8Discuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteBorders

  Meline's profile says he wants a secure border and consistent enforcement of immigration law.

  “We need a secure border so we can stop trafficking and cartel activity and enforce immigration law consistently.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  A secure border and consistent enforcement are on the with side of the border measure.

  Source: BallotReady, Spencer Meline candidate profileDiscuss this

Who is on the ballot: the state election offices, as listed on Wikipedia on November 3, 2026, checked against the candidate file of the Federal Election Commission. See a name that is wrong or missing? Say so in the discussion.