Trump-Backed Amanda McKinney Advances in Washington’s 4th District

Trump-Backed Amanda McKinney Advances in Washington’s 4th District

Trump celebrates Republican Amanda McKinney reaching the general election in Washington's 4th Congressional District after the state's top-two primary.

Richard Miniter
First Published: August 4, 2026, 8:17 PM ET

Donald J. Trump celebrated Republican Amanda McKinney advancing to the general election in Washington’s 4th Congressional District, a rural, agriculture-heavy seat in central Washington. Trump touted his endorsement as the reason for her win. The declaration came in a post on Truth Social. McKinney advanced through Washington’s top-two primary, in which candidates from all parties compete on a single ballot.