ABOUT

John’s Story

Portrait of congressional candidate Johnn Duresky, wearing a plaid shirt, standing in front of an American flag.

Quick Facts

Home: West Richland, WA
Service: 37 years (USAF + civilian)
Rank: Major, USAF (Ret.)
Education: Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University
Family: Married 31 years, two children
Party: Democrat

I Could Be Fishing. Instead, I'm Running.

I didn't set out to run for Congress. After 37 years of public service in the Air Force and in civil service, I had earned the right to slow down. I could be spending more time with my family. I could be fishing. I could be enjoying retirement.

But that's not who I am.

I grew up believing that if you work hard, serve your community, and play by the rules, this country will meet you halfway. That belief shaped my life, from a union household, to military service, to a career in public service.

And lately, I've watched too many people who do everything right fall behind. I've watched working families struggle. I've watched opportunity narrow. I've watched politics become about power instead of people.

At some point, sitting on the sidelines stopped feeling like an option.

So I stepped up.

What I’m Running For

As your Congressman, I will work to:

✓ Protect working families and small businesses

✓ Keep healthcare affordable and rural hospitals open

✓ Defend voting rights and democracy

✓ Make government accountable again

✓ Put Central Washington first, not special interests

John Duresky, standing by a river with trees and hills in the background during sunset.

A man in military uniform sitting on a ledge outside a building with large stone columns, overlooking a body of water with boats and a distant shoreline.

Congressional candidate John Duresky, smiling and standing among seated people in a room decorated with a Christmas tree and campaign posters.

A group of people at a NO KINGS protest on sidewalk in Omake, WA, holding American flags and signs talking with congressional candidate, John Duresky.

Why Central Washington Is Home

Washington didn't start out as my home. My first Air Force assignment brought me to Fairchild Air Force Base outside Spokane. I came here to serve, and I stayed because this place and its people felt right. Over time, Central Washington became home and we built our lives here.

After retiring from active duty as a Major, I continued serving in civil service, including five years at the Hanford Field Office as a Project Control Officer. There, I worked on complex projects, managed budgets, and helped oversee the safe transition of major contracts.

I've spent my career solving problems, meeting deadlines, and being accountable to taxpayers. I know what works. I know what doesn't. And I know that this district deserves representation that understands both rural communities and federal systems, because I've lived in both.

I'm running to bring that experience home to Washington's 4th District.

Speaking Up. Showing Up. Standing With You.

For too long, too many people in Washington, D.C. have stopped listening. Decisions get made behind closed doors. Communities get ignored. And regular people are left to deal with the consequences.

That's not acceptable.

This campaign is about changing that. We're showing up in towns and neighborhoods across Central Washington. We're listening. We're answering questions. We're talking honestly about what's happening, and what needs to change.

Whether it's protecting access to healthcare, keeping rural hospitals open, defending voting rights, standing up for workers, or holding politicians accountable, I believe leadership starts with being present and being honest.

That's why this campaign uses every tool available, town halls, social media, community meetings, and direct outreach, to stay connected to the people we serve.

You deserve a representative who doesn't disappear after Election Day. You deserve someone who works for you every day.

That's what I'm committed to doing.