Antony Barran
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Antony Barran (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Washington's 3rd Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.[source]
Biography
Antony Barran earned a high school diploma from Notre Dame High School and a bachelor's degree from California State University, Northridge. His career experience includes entrepreneurship and oyster farming.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Washington's 3rd Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on August 4, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House Washington District 3
The following candidates are running in the primary for U.S. House Washington District 3 on August 4, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez (D) | |
| Antony Barran (R) | ||
 | John Braun (R) | |
 | Brent Hennrich (D) | |
| Suzzanna V. Tanner (D) | ||
| Eric Vaughan (Independent) | ||
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Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
Barran's campaign website stated the following:
🟥 Small Business & Jobs
Cut red tape and unnecessary regulations that stifle small business growth.
Expand access to loans and capital for rural entrepreneurs.
Create tax incentives for startups and family-owned businesses.
Invest in trade education and apprenticeships to build tomorrow’s workforce.
🟦 Public Safety
Fully fund local law enforcement and community policing.
Remove legal barriers that prevent officers from doing their jobs.
Increase federal grants for training, recruitment, and mental health support.
Crack down on organized retail theft and drug trafficking.
🟨 Infrastructure
Invest in new bridge crossings across the Columbia River to reduce congestion.
Upgrade roads and freight corridors critical to small business and trade.
Streamline federal permitting to cut delays and costs.
Secure federal funding for rural broadband and digital access.
🟩 Housing
Incentivize duplex and triplex construction in Opportunity Zones for first-time buyers.
Block private equity firms from dominating local housing markets with federal subsidies.
Reform lending rules so working families can qualify fairly for mortgages.
Cut permitting red tape to lower the cost of new housing.
🟪 Education
Protect parental rights in education and curriculum transparency.
Expand apprenticeships, trade schools, and STEM pathways.
Secure fair federal funding for rural and small-town schools.
Support school choice and local control.
🟫 Veterans & Military Families
Ensure veterans receive timely healthcare and benefits.
Expand job training programs for veterans transitioning to civilian life.
Increase mental health resources and suicide prevention initiatives.
Modernize VA facilities and cut bureaucratic wait times.
🟧 Immigration & Border Security
Secure the border with effective enforcement and modern technology.
End loopholes that encourage illegal immigration.
Create a rational, legal immigration process aligned with American values.
Stop exploitation of migrant workers that hurts citizens and legal immigrants alike.
🟨 Energy & Environment
Promote an “all of the above” energy strategy — natural gas, nuclear, hydro, and renewables.
Cut burdensome regulations that punish rural industries.
Incentivize conservation through market solutions, not federal overreach.
Invest in infrastructure that balances energy independence with environmental stewardship.
🟦 Fiscal Responsibility
Balance the budget by cutting waste, fraud, and duplicative programs.
Begin paying down the national debt to restore the strength of the dollar.
Audit federal agencies for efficiency and accountability.
Oppose new taxes that burden working families and small businesses.
🟫 Healthcare
Increase transparency in healthcare pricing and insurance costs.
Expand access to rural healthcare services.
Cut bureaucratic barriers for doctors and nurses.
Protect Medicare and Social Security from cuts while reforming inefficiencies.
🟥 Constitutional Rights
Protect the Second Amendment and the right of law-abiding citizens to bear arms.
Defend free speech, religious liberty, and parental rights.
Limit federal overreach into local communities.
Ensure due process and fairness in the justice system.
🔔 Conclusion
This platform is simple: empower people, not bureaucrats. By cutting red tape, supporting small businesses, and investing in the basics — safety, housing, education, infrastructure — we can restore the American Dream and put power back where it belongs: in the hands of the people.
— Antony Barran's campaign website (November 12, 2025)
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
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