How much does Marilyn Strickland spend on office expenses?

Marilyn Strickland has spent $1,825,926 in taxpayer-funded office expenses year-to-date (through Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025), including staff compensation, rent and utilities, travel, and other services. The full breakdown with top vendor recipients is available on this profile's Finance tab.

Where does Marilyn Strickland's office budget money go?

The Members' Representational Allowance (MRA) covers official office operations. The largest categories are Staff Compensation (84.9%) and Rent & Utilities (5.3%). All spending is publicly reported through the House Statement of Disbursements.

How did Marilyn Strickland win their last election?

Marilyn Strickland won the 2024 general election with 58.5% of the vote (203,732 votes), winning by a margin of 17.3 points against 1 opponent.

When is Marilyn Strickland up for re-election?

Marilyn Strickland is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Their current term ends January 3, 2027. They have served 3 terms in this office. All 435 House seats are up every two years.

What is Marilyn Strickland's current election status?

Marilyn Strickland's current term ends January 3, 2027. They are up for re-election on November 3, 2026. House members serve two-year terms and face election every cycle.

How much campaign money has Marilyn Strickland raised?

According to FEC filings, Marilyn Strickland has raised $872,746 in campaign funds, spent $843,443, and has $609,890 cash on hand.

What is the difference between campaign funds and office spending?

Campaign funds are raised from donors for election purposes and regulated by the FEC. Office spending (MRA) is a separate taxpayer-funded budget allocated to each House member for staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties. The two cannot be mixed — campaign money cannot pay for official expenses and vice versa.

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Marilyn Strickland

Democrat U.S. House • Washington 10 · Washington 10

State: Washington
Phone: (202) 225-9740
Salary: $174,000/year
Tenure: 5 years, 3 months

1386

Recorded Votes

156

Became Law

Bills Sponsored

Call Office All Representatives

Marilyn Strickland is a Democratic Representative representing Washington's 10th District in the 108th Congress (2003–2005). Now in their 3rd term, they have cast 1386 recorded votes, seen 156 measures become law, and sponsored 17 bills. They won their 2024 election with 58.5% of the vote, a 17.3-point margin. Their office has spent $1,825,926 in taxpayer-funded expenses this period. Up for re-election November 2026.

1386 Votes 156 Laws 17 Bills Sponsored 58.5% 2024 Win 3 Terms 2026 Re-election

How congressional sessions work

Each numbered Congress spans two calendar years and is divided into two sessions: the first session (odd-numbered year, e.g., 2003) and the second session (even-numbered year, e.g., 2004). Modern Congresses begin on January 3 of odd-numbered years and end on January 3 two years later, unless a law sets a different date. The House is elected every two years, while Senators serve six-year terms staggered so that roughly one-third of the Senate is up for election every two years.

109-hres673 2006-02-14 House

Expressing support for the efforts of the people of the Republic of Belarus to establish a full democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human rights and urging the Government of Belarus to conduct a free and fair presidential election on March 19, 2006.

Committee Yea

109-hr4192 2005-11-01 House

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to designate the President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home in Hope, Arkansas, as a National Historic Site and unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

Committee Yea

109-hr4167 2005-10-27 House

National Uniformity for Food Act of 2005

Committee Yea

109-hr3505 2005-07-28 House

Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2005

Committee Yea

109-hr1053 2005-03-02 House

To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Ukraine.

Became Law Yea

109-hr4054 2005-10-07 House

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6110 East 51st Place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the "Dewey F. Bartlett Post Office".

Committee Yea

109-hres702 2006-03-01 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4167) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for uniform food safety warning notification requirements, and for other purposes.

Committee Nay

109-hres357 2005-07-12 House

Honoring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

Committee Yea

109-hres668 2006-02-01 House

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Texas Western's 1966 NCAA Basketball Championship and recognizing the groundbreaking impact of the title game victory on diversity in sports and civil rights in America.

Committee Yea

109-hr1259 2005-03-10 House

To award a congressional gold medal on behalf of the Tuskegee Airmen, collectively, in recognition of their unique military record, which inspired revolutionary reform in the Armed Forces.

Became Law Yea

109-hr1096 2005-03-03 House

Lifetime Innovations of Thomas Edison

Committee Yea

109-hres687 2006-02-16 House

Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Committee Nay

109-hconres341 2006-02-15 House

Condemning the Government of Iran for violating its international nuclear nonproliferation obligations and expressing support for efforts to report Iran to the United Nations Security Council.

Committee Yea

109-hr4745 2006-02-14 House

Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for the Small Business Administration's disaster loans program, and for other purposes.

Became Law Yea

109-hconres322 2005-12-16 House

Expressing the appreciation of Congress for the contributions of the United Service Organizations, Incorporated (the USO), to the morale and welfare of the members of the Armed Forces and their families.

Committee Yea

109-hres670 2006-02-07 House

Congratulating the National Football League champion Pittsburgh Steelers for winning Super Bowl XL and completing one of the greatest postseason runs in professional sports history.

House Floor Vote Yea

109-hres657 2006-01-31 House

Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools.

Committee Yea

109-hres648 2006-01-31 House

To eliminate floor privileges and access to Member exercise facilities for registered lobbyists who are former Members or officers of the House.

Introduced Yea

109-hres653 2006-01-31 House

Relating to consideration of the bill (S. 1932) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 202(a) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006 (H. Con. Res. 95).

Committee Nay

109-hres639 2005-12-18 House

Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2863) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.

Committee Nay

Election History

Regular Election Up for Re-election 2026 3 terms served

58.5% 203,732 votes

Won by 17.3 points

Don Hewett (R) 41.2% 143,492

Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Current Election Status

Current Term Ends January 3, 2027

Term Length 2 years (all House seats)

Next Election November 3, 2026

Status Up for Re-election 2026

Campaign Finance (FEC)

$872,746

Total Raised

$843,443

Total Spent

$609,890

Cash on Hand

$50,000

Debts Owed

Source: Federal Election Commission · Candidate ID: H0WA10034 · Through 12/31/2025 · 2026 Cycle

Taxpayer-Funded Office Spending (MRA)

$1,825,926

Total spent year to date

Through Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025

$152,160/mo $5,003/day

Staff Compensation 84.9%

$1,549,567

Rent & Utilities 5.3%

$96,233

Travel 3.7%

$67,263

Other Services 3.1%

$56,622

Printing 1.4%

$25,211

Supplies 1.3%

$23,372

Top Recipients This Quarter

Noh Andrew Staff $53,750

Larter Elizabeth L. Staff $43,750

Dudley Elizabeth S Staff $36,000

Miller Siena M. Staff $29,750

Snyder Rebecca C. Staff $29,250

Source: House Statement of Disbursements · Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025

Financial Transparency

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House Financial Disclosures Annual reports & stock transaction filings

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OpenSecrets Profile Campaign donors, lobbying, & outside spending

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What The Facts Score

Measured from public voting records, Census district demographics, and CRS bill data. Not an editorial judgment — the same formula applies to every member regardless of party.

District Disconnect

Institutional Tilt

Sponsor Contradiction

100

Ghost Voting

Anomaly Complicity

Did You Know?

sponsor contradiction

Marilyn Strickland co-sponsors Defense legislation but voted No on 108-hr163, which covers the same subject area.

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Institutional Tilt

108-hres356
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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108-hres663
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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108-hres427
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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108-hres608
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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108-hres519
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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Sponsor Contradiction

108-hr163 — Universal National Service Act of 2003 NO
Sponsors Defense bills but voted NO on this one

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108-hr1036 — Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act NO
Sponsors Manufacturing bills but voted NO on this one

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108-hr2800 — Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2004 NO
Sponsors Healthcare bills but voted NO on this one

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108-hr2359 — Basic Pilot Extension Act of 2003 NO
Sponsors Labor bills but voted NO on this one

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108-hr2596 — Health Savings and Affordability Act of 2003 NO
Sponsors Finance bills but voted NO on this one

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Methodology: The WTF Score is computed from five equally-party-neutral pillars: District Disconnect (30%), Institutional Tilt (25%), Sponsor Contradiction (20%), Ghost Voting (15%), and Anomaly Complicity (10%). Each uses only public government data. Full methodology →

Sources: Congress.gov · Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · Legislative Dossier on The Honest Copy