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Washington candidates clash over immigration, inflation, Iran in Congress debate

Original: Immigration, inflation, Iran: WA candidates for open Congress seat debate. The fourth district, the most conservative in

Candidates vying for Washington state's open fourth district congressional seat faced off in a debate centered on immigration, inflation and Iran. The district, the most conservative in the state, rarely sends a Democrat past the top-two primary, but one advanced this year. That candidate, a federal worker who took a buyout amid the DOGE-driven cuts, says the experience pushed him to run.

Why now: The debate is drawing attention because an unusual Democratic contender is competitive in Washington's most conservative district ahead of the election.

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• Immigration, inflation, Iran: WA candidates for open Congress seat debate. The fourth district, the most conservative in the state, doesn’t always see a Democrat make it thru the top-two primary. One did this year, and he decided to run after taking a buyout amid the DOGE cuts-… · Olympiajoe@journa.host · 4

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