McKinney Leads in Washington's 4th District Race
Republican Amanda McKinney holds an early lead over Democrat John Duresky in the race to succeed retiring Rep. Dan Newhouse.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Republican Amanda McKinney leads Democrat John Duresky in initial results for Washington's 4th Congressional District, with McKinney holding 54.13% of counted votes to Duresky's 45.68%. The race is open after Dan Newhouse announced in December 2025 that he would not seek reelection in 2026.
Why it matters
The seat has been held by Republicans for most of the past three decades, and the last Democrat to win it was Jay Inslee in 1992. Results in this district offer an early read on the contest that will determine who holds the seat in the next Congress.
Initial general election results show McKinney at 54.13% and Duresky at 45.68% of counted votes. In the August primary, McKinney led with 25,633 votes (34.9%) over Duresky's 22,657 (30.8%), and the final general election margin has not yet been reported.
The players
Amanda McKinney
Amanda McKinney is a Republican Yakima County commissioner and former mortgage banker who was endorsed by President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson.
John Duresky
John Duresky is a Democrat with 24 years of U.S. Air Force service and 13 years of federal civilian service, including work at the Hanford Field Office.
Dan Newhouse
Dan Newhouse is the outgoing Republican congressman for Washington's 4th District, who announced in December 2025 that he would not seek reelection.
The details
McKinney, a Yakima County commissioner who worked in mortgage banking for more than two decades, earned the most primary votes after endorsements from President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson. Duresky, who has 24 years of U.S. Air Force service and 13 years of federal civilian service, advanced alongside her from the primary.
Timeline
- 1992: Jay Inslee won the district's U.S. House seat, the last Democratic win in the district.
- 2015: Doc Hastings retired from the seat after holding it since defeating Inslee.
- December 2025: Dan Newhouse announced he would not seek reelection in 2026.
- August 2026: Primary election advanced McKinney and Duresky to the general election.
- November 4, 2026: Initial general election results showed McKinney leading.
Season Trajectory
The district has remained in Republican hands since Doc Hastings defeated Jay Inslee in the following reelection cycle after Inslee's 1992 win. Whether McKinney holds that streak depends on the final count in this open-seat race.
Washington voters in the 4th District will have a say in who represents them in Congress, as the final result determines the district's representation. Residents should watch for certified results as counting continues.
The takeaway
The early count favors McKinney, but the final outcome in this open seat will depend on the votes still being tallied.
Further reading
For more on the contest, see Washington Elections coverage.
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