Larsen Wins Reelection in Washington's 2nd District
Incumbent Democrat Rick Larsen defeats first-time candidate Edwin Feller in the race for the 2nd Congressional District seat.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Rick Larsen won reelection to the U.S. House for Washington's 2nd Congressional District, leading Republican challenger Edwin Feller with 70% of the vote in early results. As of 10 p.m. Tuesday, Larsen had 159,891 votes to Feller's 74,732, and The Associated Press declared Larsen the winner.
Why it matters
Larsen's victory extends his tenure in Congress, where he has served since 2001 and now seeks his 14th consecutive term. For voters in Washington state, the result keeps a longtime lawmaker with a senior transportation role in place for the district.
The count is an early tally of 159,891 votes for Larsen and 74,732 for Feller as of 10 p.m. Tuesday, showing roughly 70% support for Larsen. Final certified totals were not available in the source data.
The players
Rick Larsen
Rick Larsen is a Democratic U.S. Representative from Washington's 2nd Congressional District who serves as the lead Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Edwin Feller
Edwin Feller is a Whatcom County businessman and founder of Feller Heating & Air Conditioning who ran as a first-time candidate in this race.
The Associated Press
The Associated Press is a global news cooperative that tabulates election results and makes race calls used by news organizations across the United States.
The details
Larsen, a Democrat from Everett, has represented the district since 2001 and was first elected to Congress in 2020, after previously serving on the Snohomish County Council. Feller, a businessman and first-time candidate who founded Feller Heating & Air Conditioning, could not be reached for comment by press time.
Timeline
2001: Larsen began serving in Congress.
2020: Larsen was first elected to Congress.
November 4, 2026: Larsen won reelection, according to the 10 p.m. Tuesday vote count.
Legal Context
Larsen's reelection continues a seat he first won in 2020 after serving in Congress since 2001. The result extends his long tenure in a district he has represented across multiple terms.
Larsen's continued service keeps Washington's 2nd District represented in Congress for another term, affecting federal transportation and infrastructure decisions for the district. Voters in the district will have the same congressional representative as before the election.
The takeaway
Larsen's win shows that incumbency has held firm in this district, with the early count showing him well ahead of his challenger. Readers interested in how the seat is represented can follow the official results as they are certified.
Further reading
For more on how the state's races are decided, see Elections coverage across Washington.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Northern Light.
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