Trump-Backed John Braun Advances in Washington's 3rd District Race as House Control Looms in 2026
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 5
Trump-Backed John Braun Advances in Washington's 3rd District Race as House Control Looms in 2026
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 5
Summary
John Braun, Washington's Republican state Senate minority leader, secured one of two spots in the state's jungle primary and will face Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in November.
The result gives Republicans a stronger shot at a swing Southwest Washington seat they see as important to preserving their House majority, with Braun emerging as a more mainstream nominee than past GOP challenger Joe Kent.
Gluesenkamp Perez, seeking a third term, also survived a primary challenge from her left after progressive rival Brent Hennrich attacked her for voting with Republicans on issues central to the Democratic base.
An Emerson poll in mid-July had Braun and Gluesenkamp Perez tied, underscoring why the general election is expected to rank among the country's most competitive House contests.