4th Congressional candidates outline different approaches to agriculture, industry and trade

MOSES LAKE — Agriculture remains the economic foundation of Washington’s 4th Congressional District, and both Republican Amanda McKinney and Democrat John Duresky have made issues affecting farmers, businesses and rural communities central to their campaigns. While the candidates often identify similar challenges, including labor shortages, water access and rising costs, they differ on the causes of those issues and the role the federal government should play in addressing them. The Fourth Congressional District stretches across much of Central Washington and includes all or portions of Adams, Benton, Douglas, Franklin, Grant, Yakima, Okanogan and Klickitat counties. Both Republican Amanda McKinney and Democrat John Duresky have made issues affecting farmers, businesses and rural communities central to their campaigns.