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2026 general election

Washington 8th District

The candidate who raised the most money won. · Incumbent re-elected.

$3.9M was spent on the 2026 Washington 8th District race: $3.9M raised by the campaigns, $1.1M of it from PACs, plus $0 from outside groups (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Kim Schrier (Democrat) won and was the top fundraiser.

Total money

$3.9M

Raised by campaigns

$3.9M

PAC checks

$1.1M

Outside money

$0

Candidates

Raised by the campaign Outside money supportingOutside money attacking Democrat Republican Other
Kim SchrierDemocrat, incumbent
✓ Won
Raised
$3.8M
Spent
$2.4M
From individuals
$2.6M
From PACs
$1.1M
From party
$0
Own money & loans
$0
Outside money for
$0
Outside money against
$0

Who paid: 30% of Schrier's money came from PACs

Corporate $381K (37%)Trade group $215K (21%)Leadership PAC $14K (1%)Membership $215K (21%)Union $89K (9%)Super PAC $18K (2%)Other $99K (10%)
FEC record H8WA08189
Spencer MelineRepublican
✗ Lost
Raised
$158K
Spent
$85K
From individuals
$72K
From PACs
$0
From party
$1K
Own money & loans
$85K
Outside money for
$0
Outside money against
$0
FEC record H6WA08167

Questions people ask

How much money was spent on the 2026 Washington 8th District race?
$3.9M was spent on the 2026 Washington 8th District race: $3.9M raised by the campaigns, $1.1M of it from PACs, plus $0 from outside groups (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Kim Schrier (Democrat) won and was the top fundraiser.
Who raised the most money in the 2026 Washington 8th District race?
Kim Schrier (Democrat) raised $3.8M.
Which PACs gave the most to candidates in the 2026 Washington 8th District race?
American Academy of Dermatology Association Political Action Committee (Skinpac) gave $10K to Kim Schrier; American College of Physician Services Inc PAC; Aka Acp Services PAC gave $10K to Kim Schrier; American Osteopathic Information Association - Osteopathic Political Action Committee gave $10K to Kim Schrier.