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.

WTF

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

1391

Recorded Votes

156

Became Law

Bills Sponsored

Call Office All Representatives

Next Election On the November 3, 2026 Ballot

Term ends: January 3, 2027 Last won: 2024 (58.5%, +17.3pt) Terms served: 3 Term length: 2 years

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 1391 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.

1391 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.

108-hres324 2003-07-18 House

Relating to a question of the privileges of the House.

Introduced Nay

108-hr2754 2003-07-16 House

Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2004

Became Law Yea

108-hr2691 2003-07-10 House

Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004

Became Law Nay

108-hres319 2003-07-15 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2691) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004 and for other purposes.

Committee Nay

108-hr2122 2003-05-15 House

Project BioShield Act of 2003

Committee Yea

108-hr1950 2003-05-05 House

Millennium Challenge Account, Peace Corps Expansion, and Foreign Relations Authorization Act of 2003

Committee Yea

108-hconres6 2003-01-07 House

Supporting the goals and ideals of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month.

Committee Yea

108-hres316 2003-07-14 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1950) to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2004 and 2005, to authorize appropriations under the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 for security assistance for fiscal years 2004 and 2005, and for other purposes.

Committee Nay

108-hr2330 2003-06-04 House

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003

Became Law Yea

108-hr2673 2003-07-09 House

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004

Became Law Yea

108-hr2660 2003-07-08 House

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004

Became Law Yea

108-hres311 2003-07-08 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2657) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes.

Committee Yea

108-hres312 2003-07-08 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2660) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes.

Committee Nay

108-hres310 2003-07-08 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2211) to reauthorize title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

Committee Nay

108-hres309 2003-07-08 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 438) to increase the amount of student loans that may be forgiven for teachers in mathematics, science, and special education.

Committee Nay

108-hr2657 2003-07-01 House

Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2004

Became Law Yea

108-hr2211 2003-05-22 House

Ready to Teach Act of 2003

Committee Yea

108-hr438 2003-01-29 House

Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act of 2003

Committee Yea

108-hr2658 2003-07-02 House

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2004

Became Law Yea

108-hr1761 2003-04-10 House

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9350 East Corporate Hill Drive in Wichita, Kansas, as the "Garner E. Shriver Post Office Building".

Became Law Yea

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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