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Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) re-introduced the bicameral Gun Violence Prevention Research Act, legislation to annually authorize $50 million over the next five years for gun violence prevent research at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “Make no mistake: gun violence is preventable. Republicans actively … Continued

Once again, voters in the South Sound said they want a voice in Congress who is committed to delivering results over making headlines, and bipartisan progress over extremism.   It is an honor to be chosen by South Sound voters to continue representing them in Congress. I’m grateful to all of our campaign’s supporters who made … Continued

U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland of Washington State’s Tenth Congressional District will seek a third term. “For the last four years, we’ve worked hard to lower costs for small businesses and working families, create good-paying jobs by investing in infrastructure, support our veterans and military families, increase the supply of housing, and stand up to extremists’ … Continued

Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland has been named a Co-Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s Frontline Program to help Democrats retain incumbent seats and reclaim the majority in 2024. In this leadership role, Congresswoman Strickland will advise incumbent House Democrats seeking re-election in some of the nation’s most competitive races.  Frontline is the DCCC’s battle-tested program … Continued

Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland issued the following statement tonight regarding the results of the primary election for Washington’s 10th Congressional District: “It is an honor to be chosen again by South Sound voters to move forward to the general election this November. I am proud to represent Washington’s 10th Congressional District, and I am grateful to … Continued

TACOMA, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland issued the following statement in response to the decision by the United States Supreme Court action to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey through their decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (JWHO). The decision eliminates the federal constitutional right to abortion and permits states … Continued

TACOMA, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland announced today she will run for re-election to Congress for Washington’s 10th Congressional District. Congresswoman Strickland, who hosted Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi in early May at Chambers Creek in University Place to highlight the impact of bipartisan infrastructure investments in the South Sound, also held a campaign … Continued

Congresswoman-Elect Marilyn Strickland issued the below statement following her victory to represent Washington’s 10th Congressional District and her election as the first African-American Member of Congress representing the Pacific Northwest, and the first Korean-American woman elected to Congress in its 230-year history: “I am humbled and honored by the trust the people of the South … Continued

Marilyn Strickland, candidate for Congress in Washington’s 10th District, has released her second TV ad of the general election, called “Graduation Rate.” It highlights how Marilyn brought the community together as Mayor of Tacoma to help increase the high school graduation rate in Tacoma from 55 percent in 2010 to 89 percent in 2017. “Graduation … Continued

Strickland for Washington announced today nearly $800,000 raised between July 1st and September 30th, with a vast majority raised following her strong first-place finish in the August 4 primary, a sign of continued growing momentum for Marilyn Strickland’s campaign to represent Washington’s 10th Congressional District. Since declaring her candidacy in January, Marilyn has raised more … Continued