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February 26, 2023 at 11:55 PM

It’s a "toss-up" race, my friends

Rick Larsen for Congress     The first 2024 "crystal ball" ratings from the University of Virginia's Center for Politics were just published. Right here in Washington state, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's campaign has been rated a "Toss Up". So, it is time to raise the alarm – …

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February 23, 2023 at 9:38 PM

Abortion access threatened in all 50 states

Rick Larsen for Congress     After Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, putting abortion regulation in the hands of the states, many Americans were worried that right-wing anti-abortion activists would go further and attempt to try to ban abortion nationwide. …

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February 8, 2023 at 10:41 PM

Jobs, jobs, jobs, jobs.

Rick Larsen for Congress     Last night, President Biden got it exactly right: "To maintain the strongest economy in the world, we also need the best infrastructure in the world." That means well-maintained roads and bridges, efficient ports and airports, strong mass tran…

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February 2, 2023 at 8:55 PM

Explaining the debt ceiling and why you should care

Rick Larsen for Congress     Happy Groundhog Day! Funny thing — when I think of Groundhog Day, I think of that Bill Murray movie, where he is forced to live the same day over and over and over. Sometimes, Congress can feel that way, too. Especially when the latest crop of …

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January 31, 2023 at 11:05 PM

Marie vs MAGA... again

Rick Larsen for Congress     Hi, One of the bright spots in the 2022 election was Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's victory in Southwest Washington. As the Seattle Times put it, it was "the most stunning political upset in the country". Well, it was not a surprise to those of us w…

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January 24, 2023 at 5:26 PM

My priorities; their priorities

Rick Larsen for Congress     Well, we have started our work in the new Congress, now under Kevin McCarthy's leadership, and I have to tell you... it is not looking good. The first actions taken by the new Republican majority include: A radical attack on abortion rights Sl…

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January 22, 2023 at 5:06 PM

50 years after Roe v. Wade, they want to ban abortion nationwide

Rick Larsen for Congress     Fifty years ago today, the Supreme Court stood up for reproductive freedom in their historic decision, Roe v. Wade. But instead of celebrating that milestone, I am gravely concerned about the future of safe and legal abortions across America i…

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January 6, 2023 at 12:44 AM

3 days, 11 votes...

Rick Larsen for Congress     Over the last two years under Democratic majorities, Congressional Democrats and President Biden delivered for the American people. And Democrats came back to Washington, D.C. this year prepared to build on our successes. So as House Republica…

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December 23, 2022 at 1:14 AM

Big news to share

Rick Larsen for Congress     I am humbled and proud to share this news with you - it would not have happened without your support! This morning, my Democratic colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives chose me to be the top Democrat (the "ranking member") of the Hou…

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December 19, 2022 at 7:53 PM

Happy Holidays

Rick Larsen for Congress     From our family to yours, Happy Holidays. We appreciate all you have done this year and wish you a happy holiday season. Rick, Tiia, Robert, and Per     Paid for and authorized by Citizens to Elect Rick Larsen.     This email…

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December 8, 2022 at 8:08 PM

I am proud to cast this vote:

Rick Larsen for Congress     Today, the House passed the Respect for Marriage Act, a powerful step forward in protecting same-sex and interracial marriage. I was proud to cast a vote for equality.  Marriage is a fundamental right, and it is my responsibility as a Congress…

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November 21, 2022 at 8:54 PM

Gratitude for your hard work

Rick Larsen for Congress     Last week, Congress came back into session for the first time since the election. The Capitol was buzzing with the energy of our newly-elected colleagues, like Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, and those who won hard-fought races, like Rep. Kim Schrier…

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November 9, 2022 at 5:34 PM

Thank You

Rick Larsen for Congress     This seat belongs to the voters, and I am humbled that they entrusted me with its care for two more years. Serving my family, friends and neighbors in Northwest Washington, where I was born and raised, is a great privilege - one I do not take l…

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November 8, 2022 at 5:36 PM

Official ballot drop box locations

Rick Larsen for Congress     Today is Election Day. Polls will close at 8 p.m. Your ballot must be postmarked with today's date in order to be counted. If you have not already mailed your ballot, please visit IWillVote.com to find a dropbox. And once your ballot is in, te…

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November 6, 2022 at 8:40 PM

Official ballot drop box locations

Rick Larsen for Congress     It is Sunday, November 6, and that means you only have 2 days left to vote. It starts with making sure your completed ballot is either in the mail or dropped off at an official dropbox. Need to find out where your local ballot drop box is? Wash…

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November 4, 2022 at 7:36 PM

I will protect Social Security and Medicare

Rick Larsen for Congress     Here we go again. Across the country, Republican leaders are talking again about cuts to Social Security and Medicare. Let me be absolutely clear about where I stand: I will fight to strengthen Social Security and Medicare, stand against privat…

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November 3, 2022 at 8:16 PM

Keeping our communities safe

Rick Larsen for Congress     Public safety has become a top priority for voters, not just here in Northwest Washington but nationally, which is why my Congressional colleagues and I have taken meaningful action: → We passed the first gun violence prevention bill in decad…

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November 1, 2022 at 8:45 PM

A long email about my most important promise to you

Rick Larsen for Congress     From my earliest days in public service, all I wanted was to be a voice for our community and for the people who had put their trust in me to represent them. That is just as true today as it was then. My approach to leadership starts by listen…

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October 30, 2022 at 3:01 PM

They all agreed: Rick’s the choice

Rick Larsen for Congress     What are our local newspapers saying about Rick and his campaign for Congress? What we have known from the start: that he is the best choice to continue to represent the people of Northwest Washington in Congress. Ready to help with the final…

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October 28, 2022 at 4:07 PM

Where I stand on abortion

Rick Larsen for Congress     For decades, the issue of abortion has influenced voters' views of political candidates. But this year, abortion rights are actually on the ballot. When it struck down Roe v. Wade earlier this year, the Supreme Court created a major decision f…

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October 27, 2022 at 9:50 PM

Burning trash?

Rick Larsen for Congress     One of the most dangerous things our troops overseas have to survive is burning trash. Burning trash? Yes. When deployed overseas, our fighting women and men often do not have access to most basic solid waste facilities, which forces service m…

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October 25, 2022 at 5:14 PM

I am proud of our record on jobs, wages, and the economy

Rick Larsen for Congress     With two weeks until Election Day, I wanted to share with you my economic platform. This session, I voted for monumental steps to create jobs and make the economy work for everyone. While we were experiencing some of the worst days of the pand…

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October 24, 2022 at 9:48 PM

Something crucial in our Inflation Reduction Act

Rick Larsen for Congress     This last session of Congress, Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which lowered health care and prescription drug costs. For those like us who believe health care is a right, this is good news: Democrats capped the cost of insulin …

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October 15, 2022 at 3:43 PM

The fight right next door

Rick Larsen for Congress     Ever since Dr. Kim Schrier flipped Washington's 8th Congressional District from red to blue, she has been a top target of Republican political operatives in DC. This year, MAGA Republicans are pulling out all the stops. They are spending milli…

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October 11, 2022 at 8:27 PM

National Coming Out Day ❤️🧡💛💙💚💜

Rick Larsen for Congress     I am proud to announce my endorsement for re-election by the Human Rights Campaign. HRC is America's largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization, and I am committed to working with them to ensure al…

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October 6, 2022 at 10:01 PM

Washington needs Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Rick Larsen for Congress     I admire Marie Gluesenkamp Perez for her common sense ideas and a no-nonsense attitude. As a small business owner and working mother, she will be an independent voice for Washington's 3rd Congressional District. Marie will take on special inte…

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September 30, 2022 at 6:58 PM

Open eyes about the challenges ahead

Rick Larsen for Congress     Days until the election? 39. Margin of our Democratic Majority? 9 seats. Want that as a percentage? Only 2 percent ahead of the Republicans. Hours until our end-of-quarter deadline? 12. Grassroots donors to go in our September goal? 63. Amount…

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September 29, 2022 at 6:53 PM

My priorities, this election and beyond

Rick Larsen for Congress     I first came to Congress driven to do all I could to help our local communities and families thrive. My Democratic colleagues and I are making real progress to do just that. Our veterans? I have supported them my entire career, most recently t…

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September 28, 2022 at 5:49 PM

The only pro-choice candidate in this election

Rick Larsen for Congress     I am proud to announce that NARAL Pro-Choice America PAC has endorsed my campaign. Abortion rights are facing their gravest threat in decades. After the Supreme Court repealed Roe v. Wade, anti-choice extremists in Congress have proposed legis…

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September 27, 2022 at 5:22 PM

How we can stop the MAGA agenda

Rick Larsen for Congress     It is time to talk about the MAGA Republican agenda and how we defeat it. The choice ahead of us is critical right here in Northwest Washington and all across the country. Before we dive in, please donate $3 today and help us reach our critical…

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September 20, 2022 at 8:13 PM

Please confirm your voter registration.

Rick Larsen for Congress     Today is National Voter Registration Day – in fact, it is the ten-year anniversary of the very first National Voter Registration Day. In just seven short weeks, this election season will end and voters here in Northwest Washington and all acro…

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September 16, 2022 at 5:37 PM

We cannot forget Kim Schrier

Rick Larsen for Congress     You know Kim Schrier. She is our friend, Washington state neighbor, and one of the best members of Congress Democrats have. So I want to get down to it: would you please join me in ensuring she has the organizing resources she needs to win a c…

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September 7, 2022 at 7:33 PM

Surprise! We have a shot at flipping a red seat in Washington

Rick Larsen for Congress     This is such an inspiring story. In a critical race in Southwest Washington, Democratic candidate Marie Gluesenkamp Perez came from behind and won more votes than the two leading Republicans – incumbent Congresswoman Jamie Herrera Beutler and M…

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September 1, 2022 at 4:01 PM

This is the choice we face:

Rick Larsen for Congress     Now that the primary is behind us, I am in a head-to-head race with a radical, extremist Republican. We are waging an all hands on deck grassroots campaign to beat my opponent and show MAGA Republicans that their extremist ideology has no home…

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August 31, 2022 at 4:50 PM

Delivering for Northwest Washington

Rick Larsen for Congress     It is no secret that Washington D.C. is broken. Too many politicians spend more time on their favorite cable "news" shows than they do working for the people. Not me. I wake up every morning dedicated to making sure that Northwest Washington is…

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August 18, 2022 at 5:46 PM

Are you better off than you were two years ago?

Rick Larsen for Congress     Last week, on the House floor, GOP leader Kevin McCarthy asked us, "Are Americans better off than they were two years ago?" Yes, we are! Two years ago – in the summer of 2020 – COVID was raging and vaccines were months away, over ten million A…

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August 16, 2022 at 10:05 PM

Helping working families & tackling the climate crisis

Rick Larsen for Congress     Great news! President Joe Biden just signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. We should all celebrate this monumental step towards combating the climate crisis and reducing the cost of living for Americans everywhere. The process was not a…

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August 11, 2022 at 11:21 PM

Tomorrow!

Rick Larsen for Congress     Tomorrow, I will vote for the Inflation Reduction Act and send it to President Biden for his signature. This bill will be a significant investment in our efforts to combat climate change, make health care more affordable, reduce the cost of li…

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August 3, 2022 at 3:55 AM

On to November

Rick Larsen for Congress     I could not be more grateful for the support our campaign received tonight. While there are still many more votes to be counted – and we must count every vote – tonight's results reflect the work, values, and shared commitment of so many suppor…

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August 2, 2022 at 5:04 PM

How to return your ballot

Rick Larsen for Congress     Today is Election Day. Voters across the state will engage in that grand tradition of casting votes to determine the direction of our country. As you fill out your ballot, here are a few things to know: Ballots postmarked by Election Day will…

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July 30, 2022 at 8:12 PM

One final deadline before Primary Election Day

Rick Larsen for Congress     Tuesday is Primary Election Day, which means you only have a few days left to chip in to our campaign before the sprint of the general election. Will you rush a donation of $16 now and help us get across the finish line? Donate $16 Now This c…

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July 28, 2022 at 8:50 PM

What a real grassroots organization looks like

Rick Larsen for Congress     So many amazing organizations have already signed on to our campaign. Here is a partial list: The Planned Parenthood Action Fund The League of Conservation Voters The Washington State Chapter of the Sierra Club The Human Rights Council The Al…

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July 26, 2022 at 11:51 PM

Working hard for working families

Rick Larsen for Congress     Workers are the heart of the economy. It is workers who move goods and provide services. And workers create jobs by spending their wages. So when I get asked by voters how we can fix the economy, my answer is simple: put workers first. Since P…

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July 22, 2022 at 7:27 PM

Knocking on doors. Making calls. Talking to voters.

Rick Larsen for Congress     With Election Day under two weeks away, we need all the help we can get to spread our message and get out the vote. Will you sign up to volunteer with us today? SIGN ME UP Our campaign is powered by people like you connecting with your neighbo…

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July 21, 2022 at 10:30 PM

A major endorsement, one I am deeply proud of

Rick Larsen for Congress     The 2022 election is shaping up to be a historic fight for civil rights. On one side, we have a party that largely is trying to strip them away – from safe and legal access to abortion to marriage equality, to everything in between. The other …

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July 15, 2022 at 10:08 PM

My voter pamphlet statement

Rick Larsen for Congress     Voters across Northwest Washington are already starting to get their ballots ahead of election day on August 2. In case you do not get the Voter Pamphlet in the mail or have not had a chance to look at it online here is my Voter Pamphlet state…

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July 13, 2022 at 5:49 PM

60+ and counting! Will you add your name to this list of Rick’s supporters?

Rick Larsen for Congress     As we head into election day on August 2, Rick has earned the support of 56 local elected officials and ten former elected officials. Rick's supporters include Northwest Washington mayors Jill Boudreau (Mount Vernon), Cassie Franklin (Everett…

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July 6, 2022 at 10:36 PM

The antidote to MAGA Republicans attacking democracy

Rick Larsen for Congress     Our campaign is riding a wave of support from grassroots Democrats. Already, we have earned the endorsement of the 10th, 21st, 38th, 39th, and 44th Legislative District Democrats. We have also earned the endorsements of the Snohomish County De…

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June 30, 2022 at 4:06 PM

Checking in

Rick Larsen for Congress     There are only a few hours left until today's deadline – our last fundraising deadline before voters start voting here in Washington state. That is why your inbox is (almost assuredly) getting hit pretty hard today. So I will be quick: your su…

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June 29, 2022 at 4:33 PM

Why this June deadline matters so much:

Rick Larsen for Congress     Checking in here – did you see Rick's note from yesterday? We are working as hard as we can to organize a big win for Democrats – both here in Northwest Washington, and across the country. Why does this deadline matter? Well, it is the last big quarter…

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