Washington · U.S. House — District 9 · 2026
Douglas Michael Basler
Republican Challenger Official filing data
District: Washington Congressional District 9 · on the November 3, 2026 general ballot
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Filing facts
- Name as filed
- BASLER, DOUGLAS MICHAEL
- Office sought
- U.S. House — District 9, Washington
- Election year
- 2026
- Party (as filed)
- Republican
- Seat status
- Challenger
- FEC status
- Statutory candidate (raised or spent over $5,000)
- Website
- Campaign website: dougbasler.com (as filed with the Voters’ Guide)
- FEC candidate ID
- H4WA09061
- Principal committee
- C00566232
Campaign finance summary
As reported to the FEC, through 10/14/2026. Figures are cycle-to-date totals for the principal campaign committee.
| Total receipts | $44,411 |
|---|---|
| Contributions from individuals | $38,351 |
| Total disbursements | $35,705 |
| Cash on hand | $9,249 |
Stated positions
What the candidate says they will do
- States support for policies that encourage employers and job creation in the Seattle area.
- States opposition to the Climate Commitment Act and the state gas tax, which they say raise costs.
- States support for public safety, families, lower costs, and responsible government.
- Says they will take a moderate, practical approach in Congress.
Paraphrased from the candidate’s own statement in the official Washington Voters’ Pamphlet (retrieved October 20, 2026). Attributed to the candidate; not verified or evaluated by SaveYourState. Every candidate in this race is summarized the same way. How we compile these.
Read the full statement: WA Secretary of State — 2026 General Election Voters’ Guide (candidate statement) · Campaign website (as filed in the Voters’ Pamphlet)
On the November 3, 2026 general election ballot as “Doug Basler (Prefers Republican Party)”.
Legislative record
No sponsored legislation is linked to this candidate. Records are linked by official legislator ID only — never by name matching — to avoid misattribution.
Sources
- Federal Election Commission — candidate master file (cn26)
- FEC candidate page
- WA Secretary of State — 2026 General Election Voters’ Guide (candidate statement) — retrieved October 20, 2026
- Campaign website (as filed in the Voters’ Pamphlet) — retrieved October 20, 2026
- Photo: Submitted by the candidate to the WA Secretary of State Voters’ Guide