Eight candidates are running in the top-two primary for Washington’s 4th Congressional District on August 6, 2024. Three candidates lead in media attention and campaign finance: Incumbent Dan Newhouse (R), Jerrod Sessler (R), and Tiffany Smiley (R).

This election takes place against the backdrop of Newhouse’s vote in 2021 to impeach then-President Donald Trump for incitement of insurrection. Of the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump, Newhouse and Rep. David Valadao (CA-22) are the only ones still serving in Congress.

On his vote to impeach Trump, Newhouse said, “Some people are still very adamant in their opposition to me because of that, but I gotta tell you, there are a lot of people that will come up to me and say, ‘Hey Dan maybe I disagree with that one vote but I support you on all the other things you’re doing, I’m beyond that.’”

Newhouse was first elected to the U.S. House in 2014 after defeating Clint Didier (R) 50.8% to 49.2%. Before serving in Congress, he was Washington’s Director of Agriculture from 2009 to 2013. Newhouse’s campaign website described him as “a leading conservative voice for Central Washington and our rural communities.” Newhouse said he is running for re-election to “keep the American dream alive for generations to come.”

Sessler’s professional experience included working as a NASCAR driver and an entrepreneur. In 2022, Sesler ran in the top-two primary election for Washington’s 4th Congressional District. Newhouse defeated Sessler 25.5% to 12.3% in a field of eight candidates. Sessler said he is running because “we need more regular people with knowledge of how our civic structure works in America to stand up and be a part of for example the House of Representatives.” Trump and the Washington State Republican Party endorsed Sessler.

Smiley’s professional experience included working as a nurse and as the president and co-founder of Hope Unseen LLC, a public speaking forum. In 2022, Smiley ran against incumbent Patty Murray (D) for the U.S. Senate. Murray defeated Smiley, 57.1% to 42.6%. Smiley said she is running because “we need someone in Congress who can be a reliable vote to help get President Trump’s agenda through Congress—something that would not be possible with the current WA-04 representation.”

As of June 3, 2024, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales rated the general election Solid Republican. Larry J. Sabato’s Crystal Ball rated the general election Safe Republican.