Democratic Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez and Trump-backed Republican advance in Washington's 3rd District primary
August 5, 2026 / 1:02 AM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D) and Sen. John Braun (R) will advance to the general election in Washington's 3rd Congressional District.
- Washington uses a nonpartisan primary system where the top two vote-getters move to the general election.
- The race is considered closely watched and could impact control of the House of Representatives.
- Gluesenkamp Perez has represented the district since 2023 and has appealed to the rural district with moderate votes.
- Braun, endorsed by Trump, has stated that Joe Biden won the 2020 election and has criticized Trump's tariffs.