Trump-backed Republican advances to face vulnerable Democrat in key House battleground
Trump-backed John Braun advances past a jungle primary to challenge Democrat Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in one of the most competitive House races of November.
TL;DR
- Republican John Braun, backed by President Trump, advanced in Washington's 3rd Congressional District jungle primary.
- Braun will face incumbent Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in the general election.
- The jungle primary system allows the top two vote-getters to advance to the general election.
- Gluesenkamp Perez survived challenges from her left flank, including progressive candidate Brent Hennrich.
- Braun is described as a more mainstream GOP figure compared to previous Trump-backed candidates like Joe Kent.
- Braun's platform includes stopping reckless federal spending, cutting taxes and regulations, and securing the border.