Richard Ray Larsen (born June 15, 1965) is an American politician serving as the United States representative for Washington's 2nd congressional district since 2001.

[3] In 2006, CQPolitics wrote: Larsen, a member of the centrist New Democrat Coalition[11] in the House, has carved an image as a moderate that appeals to crucial swing voters in the politically competitive coastal district in the northwestern corner of Washington State.

Yet Larsen's voting record doesn't reflect these numbers: He voted in favor of the bankruptcy bill crafted by the credit-card industry, the Bush administration's estate-tax repeal, and the tort "reform" bill supported by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce limiting the right to sue.Larsen sits on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and formerly sat on the Armed Services Committee.

He has cosponsored legislation that would create the Wild Sky Wilderness area in his home district[20] and is a member of the Congressional Wildlife Refuge Caucus.

[28] This proposal adds a public option to the Affordable Care Act using the same market-based exchanges while lowering premiums by only five to seven percent.

[29] In 2007, Larsen opposed impeaching President George W. Bush, saying, "I believe the American people elected a Democratic majority to make positive changes in their lives.

[38] Larsen supported President Obama's proposed exit strategy, which promised to remove combat troops by summer of 2010.

[39] Larsen voted for the S-Miner Act and Extending Federal Emergency Unemployment Benefits and Providing Business and Homebuyer Tax Credits bill.

[40] In January 2014, Larsen faced criticism from the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers for supporting Boeing's proposal to replace pensions with a 401(k)-style retirement plan.

[40] Larsen was one of 79 cosponsors of the SAFETEA-LU bill to improve highways, increase funding for ferry systems, and expedite the flow of traffic and goods through border crossings.

Hennemann decided to challenge Larsen after receiving an answer he disliked to a question at a town hall meeting in Coupeville.