Rick LarsenRick Larsen

If reelected, Representative Larsen will never tire in the fight to bolster public safety and he’ll continue to push for substantial funding for gun violence research, lifesaving community violence intervention programs, and so much more.

Rep. Rick Larsen has been a steadfast supporter of the U.S.-Israel alliance throughout his 13-term tenure representing northwest Washington. Larsen recently voted against legislation sponsored by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) that would have cut all aid to Israel. He also voted against a measure that would have cut American support for the Iron Dome missile defense system.

Rick has been a great partner to the Chamber on critically important issues like investing in and improving America’s infrastructure and supply chains. We urge the voters of Washington’s 2nd district to send Rick back to Congress to keep fighting on issues that matter to ensuring strong economic growth and prosperity for all.

Incumbent

Congressman Rick Larsen is running for re-election to the U.S. House in Washington's 2nd Congressional District. Larsen is a moderate Democrat who is serving his thirteenth term in Congress and previously worked as a Snohomish County Council member. In office, he has specialized in areas of global trade, environmental conservation, and transportation and infrastructure, a committee on which he is the lead Democrat. Larsen has helped to make historic investments to address climate change, modernize infrastructure, and combat the opioid epidemic by giving Americans struggling with substance abuse the support they need. Previously, Larsen supported Democratic priorities such as child tax credits, lowering prescription medication costs, voting rights, student loan reduction, and clean energy. He is a reliable vote when it comes to environmental protections, reproductive rights, and infrastructure improvements. Some of his critics called for Larsen to shift away from AIPAC and corporate campaign contributions as part of nationwide efforts to reduce corporate influence in our democracy. If re-elected, Larsen wants to support working families and small businesses, address climate change, support reproductive freedom, prevent gun violence, and expand affordable healthcare so that everyone, regardless of income, can access the care and medication they need. Though Rick Larsen tends to be a more measured and incremental voice in Congress, we recommend him to voters seeking an experienced candidate, and because of strong support from our progressive partners.