Gluesenkamp Perez And Trump-Backed Braun Advance In Washington 3rd Primary
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and John Braun will advance from Washington's 3rd Congressional District primary, CBS News projected Tuesday, August 4, 2026.[1]
The projection sends Democrat incumbent Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican John Braun to the November general election.[1] Washington uses a nonpartisan top-two primary that advances the two highest finishers regardless of party.[1]
The 3rd District voted for Donald Trump in 2024 even as voters sent Gluesenkamp Perez to Congress, making the seat a nationally watched battleground.[1] Trump endorsed Braun in April 2026, and Braun has said Joe Biden won the 2020 election while criticizing some of Trump's tariff policies.[1]
Ratings from the University of Virginia and the Cook Political Report label the 2026 rematch as either leans Democratic or a tossup, underscoring how competitive the district remains.
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- On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, CBS News projected Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and John Braun would advance from Washington's 3rd District primary.
- Washington's primary is nonpartisan, with the top two finishers regardless of party moving to the November general election.
- The 3rd District voted for Donald Trump in 2024 but elected Gluesenkamp Perez, and ratings from UVA and Cook label the 2026 rematch as leans Democratic or a tossup.
- Trump endorsed Braun in April 2026, but Braun has said Joe Biden won the 2020 election and has criticized Trump's sweeping tariff approach.
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