Press Release

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

October 2, 2020 – Military veterans from across the South Sound announced their support for Marilyn Strickland for Congress today and launched the “Veterans for Marilyn” coalition to help support Marilyn’s campaign and advise on veterans and military issues.  In their support of Marilyn’s campaign to represent Washington’s 10th Congressional District, they highlighted Marilyn’s lived … Continued

Marilyn Strickland, candidate for Congress in Washington’s 10th District, today released her first ad of the general election, a 30-second ad called “Recover Better”. The ad highlights Marilyn’s experience leading Tacoma out of the Great Recession as Mayor and her commitment to working with both parties to help the South Sound economy recover stronger than … Continued

Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz Endorses Marilyn Strickland for Congress Franz, A Clean Energy Advocate and Champion for Climate Change Action, Is Latest State Leader to Support Marilyn As Part of Her Growing, Diverse Coalition TACOMA, WA – Marilyn Strickland announced today that the Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, … Continued