Kincaid Exploratory Committee – Washington’s 1st District

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 many families don’t realize. There is a significant numbers of registered sex offenders living 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, generally lacks such statewide residency limits. In some neighborhoods, that has resulted in offenders living uncomfortably close to places where children gather. In Washington’s 1st District covering Bellevue, Kirkland, and nearby communities the problem isn’t as severe as in parts of Seattle, but the concern is still real. Even a few high risk offenders near schools is too many. This gap is primarily a state policy issue, but if I am elected to Congress I will bring national attention to Washington’s approach, promote evidence based best practices, a...

  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 ...

  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 MaGee  /  Lawrence Reed and Why We Need To Change 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 get to work. We have to bring back asylums . We have to change civil commitment laws . A few months after Iryna Zarutska was randomly stabbed in the neck and died on a train in North Carolina. Now we have a woman that was randomly set on fire on a train in Chicago. On November 17, 2025, Chicago saw one of the most horrific acts of random violence in recent memory. Bethany MaGee a 26-year-old woman was riding the CTA Blue Line when a man Lawrence Reed. Poured gasoline on her and set her on fire. She was left fighting for her life.  A s shocking as this attack was, it should not have been a surprise. It was the predictable result ...