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August 4, 2026
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and John Braun Advance to General Election in Washington's 3rd Congressional District
- Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican John Braun advanced to the general election after defeating seven other candidates in Washington's nonpartisan primary.
- The race is considered a tossup and is crucial for House control, with the district having voted for Trump in 2024 while also electing a Democrat.
- Gluesenkamp Perez's moderate stances, including votes against Biden's student loan plan, have drawn mixed reactions from her party's left flank.
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- Washington state Democrat who flipped pro-Trump district faces tough primaryAug 4, 2026 at 12:08 PM · The Guardian
- What to Watch in Washington State’s Primaries as Gluesenkamp Perez Faces a ChallengeAug 4, 2026 at 3:42 PM · NYT
- Live results: Washington heads to the polls to choose House candidatesAug 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM · The Hill
- Live results: Washington primary election | CNN PoliticsAug 4, 2026 at 9:38 PM · CNN
- Trump-endorsed Braun to face off against Perez in toss-up Washington House electionAug 5, 2026 at 3:19 AM · The Hill
- Trump-backed Republican advances to face vulnerable Democrat in key House battlegroundAug 5, 2026 at 3:23 AM · Fox News
- Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez survives Washington’s crowded primaryAug 5, 2026 at 3:32 AM · The Guardian
- John Braun advances to general election in Washington battleground district, US media projectsAug 5, 2026 at 3:51 AM · Reuters
- US Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez advances to general election in Washington battleground district, US media projectsAug 5, 2026 at 3:57 AM · Reuters
- Democratic Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez and Trump-backed Republican advance in Washington's 3rd District primaryAug 5, 2026 at 5:02 AM · CBS News