Kincaid for Congress – Washington’s 1st District

There is public outrage that Cordell Goosby will be sent to a psychiatric hospital instead of prison. Before addressing that, two things need to be said. Some of that outrage is racially motivated. The instinct to send a Black man to prison rather than seek treatment. Had the perpetrator been white, many of those same voices would not react so strongly. That applies to some people, not all. Now let's turn to those whose outrage is genuine and not rooted in racial bias. To those people, I say your outrage is misplaced. It should not be focused on where Cordell Goosby is sent. It should be focused on the fact that the deaths of Eina Kwon and her unborn baby could have been prevented. I believe those deaths could have been prevented and that is where our energy must go. "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." We cannot change what happened after th...

For Immediate Release Kincaid Endorses IL26-638 and IL26-001, Calls on Washington Voters to Vote YES in November Redmond, Washington — 3-21-2026 Today Kincaid announced full support for two Washington state ballot initiatives   IL26-638 , Protecting Fairness in Girls’ Sports , and IL26-001 , Strengthen Communication Between Parents and Schools   and is urging voters statewide to vote YES on both measures this November. “These initiatives are about fairness, transparency, and the fundamental rights of families. I’m proud to support them both, and I’m asking Washington voters to do the same.” Standing Up for Girls in Sports Kincaid expressed strong support for IL26-638, arguing that fairness in school athletics must be protected. “Title IX opened doors for generations of female athletes. Those protections need to mean something. No girl should lose a scholarship, ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  -          On International Women’s Day, Kincaid Condemns Gender Apartheid in Iran March 8, 2026 On International Women’s Day, Kincaid stands in solidarity with the women and girls of Iran, who continue to live under one of the most systematic and brutal regimes of sex based oppression in the world. The Iranian government enforces mandatory hijab laws through intimidation, surveillance, arrests, fines, and imprisonment. New legislation has intensified penalties, with women facing severe punishments simply for refusing to comply with state imposed dress codes. Under Iran’s so called “Noor Plan,” authorities have expanded the use of artificial intelligence, facial recognition, and smart camera surveillance to identify women in cars and public spaces, leading to mass vehicle confiscations, heavy fines, and constant monitoring. This is not only a violation of personal freedom. It is a warning to the world. In the hands of authorita...

As the race for Washington’s 1st Congressional District heats up, I want to share where things stand and why I believe our campaign represents the best path forward for Democrats who value balance, integrity, and common sense. As of today, this is shaping up to be a crowded top two primary  the two candidates who receive the most votes advance to the general election, regardless of party preference, and candidates must also clear the 1% threshold.  We expect at least five candidates on the ballot. Myself, Kincaid , challenging incumbent Representative Suzan DelBene , along with Hunter Gordon (a self-described socialist), James Etzkorn (running as an independent), and one or more Republican candidates. The reality of the field Representative DelBene will almost certainly raise the most money and lead the field in resources. She has major incumbent advantages, and the public FEC candidate profile shows the scale of her fundraising operation. ( FEC candidate profil...

Apps like Citizen and many others highlight something too many families don't realize. A significant number of registered sex offenders live throughout our communities many near schools. Parents deserve straightforward access to accurate information and public safety policies that genuinely reduce risk. Many states restrict high risk offenders from residing near schools, parks, and child focused facilities. Washington, however, largely lacks such statewide residency limits. In some neighborhoods, this has resulted in offenders living dangerously close to places where children gather. In Washington's 1st District  covering Bellevue, Kirkland, and nearby communities. The  problem may not be as severe as in parts of Seattle, but the concern is very real. Even a few high risk offenders near schools is too many. This is primarily a state policy issue, but if elected to Congress, I will bring national attention to Washington's approach, promote evidence based best practices...

  PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 6, 2026 Kincaid for Congress  Washington’s 1st District Kincaid: Protecting Women’s Sports and Sex‑Based Privacy in Washington’s 1st District Press statement from Kincaid for Congress WA‑01 Protecting Women’s Sports and Sex Based Privacy Principle Women and girls are entitled to fair athletic competition, physical safety, and personal privacy in sex segregated environments. These protections are grounded in long standing principles of equality and security. Upholding them is both a matter of fairness and of maintaining public trust in the integrity of institutions that serve them. This effort is not about exclusion it is about establishing clear, consistent standards that safeguard women’s opportunities, dignity, and rights. Policy Priorities 1) Ensuring Fairness in Women’s and Girls’ Sports Women’s sports exist to promote equitable athletic competition and to preserve op...

  PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2026 Kincaid for Congress  Washington’s 1st District Kincaid: WA-01 Democrats Deserve a Common Sense Choice Focused on Results WASHINGTON   -  Today, congressional candidate Kincaid noted that the 2026 race in Washington’s 1st Congressional District is shaping up to feature multiple Democratic challengers to Representative Suzan DelBene, including Hunter Gordon. Kincaid said the emerging field highlights a clear choice for voters. Establishment politics, ideological politics, or a practical, solutions first Democrat focused on delivering results. “WA-01 is a district of engineers, small-business owners, working families, and problem solvers, ” Kincaid said. “People here want progress but they also want it to be practical, achievable, and grounded in reality, not slogans or purity tests.” Kincaid pointed to Gordon’s stated platform positions as examples of an ideological lunatic fringe approach that does not reflect th...

The System Failed  And an Innocent Woman Paid the Price The Tragic Case of Bethany McGee, Lawrence Reed, and Why We Must Reform Civil Commitment Laws When violent repeat offenders are allowed to roam freely despite years of warning signs, innocent people are left feeling like they are playing Russian roulette just to go about their daily lives. We must bring back long term psychiatric care. We must reform civil commitment laws. Just months after Iryna Zarutska was randomly stabbed in the neck and killed on a train in North Carolina, another senseless attack occurred this time on a train in Chicago. On November 17, 2025, Chicago witnessed one of the most horrific acts of random violence in recent memory. Bethany McGee, a 26-year-old woman, was riding the CTA Blue Line when a man named Lawrence Reed poured gasoline on her and set her on fire. She was left fighting for her life. As shocking as this attack was, it should not have come as a surprise. It was the predictable re...

Chinatown, Japantown, and Little Saigon Deserve Better The historic neighborhoods of Chinatown, Japantown, and Little Saigon are not part of Washington's 1st Congressional District they belong to District 7, which has been represented by Pramila Jayapal since 2017. Many of the families and business owners there are immigrants or the children of immigrants who followed the legal immigration process and built their lives through hard work and resilience. Yet these communities have been forced to bear the brunt of Seattle's ongoing drug, crime, and homelessness crisis. Despite years of urgent pleas, the mayor and city council have offered little meaningful action. With the new city administration now in place, many fear conditions will only continue to worsen. Representative Jayapal has been far more focused on advancing national ideological agendas than on helping the people of Chinatown, Japantown, and Little Saigon. Her support for the Housing Not Handcuffs Act legislatio...

Three Crises, Three Solutions: A New Approach to Homelessness Current homelessness policy has failed. It is time for an honest, structured, and compassionate response . One that matches the cause to the cure. "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." By that definition, the way America deals with homelessness is insanity. Turning the streets into the new asylums is insanity. Allowing people to set up drug dens on the sidewalk is insanity. Allowing people with severe mental illness to live on the sidewalk is insanity. An elderly woman lost her eye because of this insanity. Many innocent people have been killed because of this insanity. Almost daily, we encounter people showing signs of mental illness or who are under the influence of drugs on the streets, on buses, on trains. This is obviously a threat to public safety. It is insanity. It is not compassion for the homeless. It is not compassion for the elde...