Mary Silva

Mary Silva introduces herself to voters as a working mother, with a professional background in helping people hear.¹ Her education began with a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders at Western Washington University in 2003, followed by a Washington State University master's in audiology and speech and hearing sciences in 2006.² She earned her Doctor of Audiology at Salus University in Pennsylvania in 2009.³

Her public career profile lists more than a decade as a vice president at Puget Sound Hearing Aid & Audiology, followed by clinical audiology work and a senior audiologist position.² She also sought the congressional seat in 2024, giving her previous experience making her case to First District voters.²

Silva places medical choice near the center of her campaign. She argues that patients and parents should retain control over treatment decisions and their children's health care, and identifies personal privacy as a political priority.¹ Her campaign also emphasizes accountability in government and peaceful participation in politics.¹

On the economy, she focuses on whether working people can buy homes, build businesses and maintain savings, criticizing policies she believes concentrate opportunity among a small group.¹ The Republican is challenging Democratic incumbent Suzan DelBene for Washington's First District seat in November.²⁴