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Candidate profile · WA

Elpidia Saavedra runs for U.S. House in Washington’s 4th

Elections and voting

Republican Elpidia Saavedra is among 11 candidates in Washington’s 4th Congressional District general election on Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot Washington News DeskAug 30, 2026