John
Braun

1. Economy & jobs Cut spending and regulation to fight inflation; protect manufacturing jobs +

2. Housing Sponsored bill to increase housing supply accountability +

3. Health care Supports funding detox and mental-health beds; faster VA care +

4. Immigration Secure the border: barriers, agents, technology, tighter asylum rules +

5. Abortion & reproductive rights Opposes Washington abortion-protection law; wants eventual change via voters +

6. Education Supports Parents Bill of Rights; lower tuition; expand trades training +

7. Climate & energy Supports market-based energy expansion; opposes federal cap-and-trade +

8. Crime & public safety Supports cracking down on drugs, homelessness, and border security +

9. Taxes & budget Opposes income taxes; supports cutting spending and reducing gas taxes +

10. Guns Opposes assault-weapons ban; supports Second Amendment rights +

11. Democracy & elections Supports voter ID and vote-by-mail; backs SAVE America Act +

12. Foreign policy & defense Opposes open-ended war without clear objectives; supports strong defense +

1. Oct 11
   news

   NRCC statement claims Braun won the WA-3 debate; analysts weigh in

   Following the October 8 KOIN debate, the NRCC issued a statement claiming Braun won the debate. KOIN political analysts broke down the matchup and the race's national significance.

   ↳ KOIN Political Analysts Break Down WA 3rd Debate · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 8
   news

   Braun tells KOIN affordability is his top priority if elected

   In a separate KOIN interview, Braun named affordability—citing food, gas, housing, childcare and health-care costs—as his top priority if elected. He said federal tax policy was a key tool to address costs and reiterated support for voter ID alongside vote-by-mail.

   ↳ KOIN 6 interviews Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, John Braun ahead of midterms · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Oct 8
   debate

   Braun and Gluesenkamp Perez clash in first televised KOIN debate

   Braun and Gluesenkamp Perez met in their first public head-to-head debate, hosted by KOIN. Braun said the U.S. should not extend the Iran conflict without a clear ending point, that deportations should focus on criminals, and that state and local police should cooperate with federal law enforcement. He also expressed support for the SAVE America Act and voter ID, while backing vote-by-mail and a temporary federal gas-tax freeze.

   ↳ Gluesenkamp Perez and Braun meet in first debate for ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Oct 4
   poll

   Updated OPB poll confirms neck-and-neck race in Southwest Washington

   OPB reported updated results from the DHM Research poll showing Braun and Gluesenkamp Perez statistically tied, with Braun at 48% and Gluesenkamp Perez at 47% after undecided voters indicated their leanings. The margin of error was 4.2 points.

   ↳ Poll shows Gluesenkamp Perez and Braun neck ... · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Oct 1
   poll

   New poll shows Braun leading Gluesenkamp Perez 46–44% in WA-3

   A DHM Research poll of 543 likely voters (surveyed Sept. 17–27), commissioned by OPB, showed Braun at 46% and Gluesenkamp Perez at 44% before follow-up questions. After leaning undecideds were pressed, figures were 48% Braun and 47% Gluesenkamp Perez—within the 4.2-point margin of error.

   ↳ New poll shows dead heat in Washington race that could decide control of Congress · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Sep 29
   news

   House Speaker Mike Johnson attends private donor event for Braun in Olympia

   Speaker Mike Johnson visited Thurston County for a private donor fundraiser supporting Braun. A planned public appearance in Chehalis was canceled after Johnson's schedule was delayed by a White House meeting. The Chronicle reported admission was $500 for the reception and $3,500 for a private roundtable.

   ↳ U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson visits Thurston County · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Sep 14
   news

   Trump-backed No Going Back PAC reserves $1.7 million in ads targeting WA-3

   A new Trump-backed outside group, No Going Back PAC, reserved $1.7 million in advertising in Washington's 3rd Congressional District, signaling major outside spending on behalf of Braun's campaign.

   ↳ New Trump-backed PAC targets SW Washington race that could decide House control · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
8. Aug 21
   filing

   Washington primary results certified; Braun leads with 39.66% of the vote

   Washington's primary results were certified. Braun received 85,064 votes (39.66%) and Gluesenkamp Perez received 78,025 votes (36.38%) in the 3rd District. Both advanced to the November general election.

   ↳ Primary election outcomes and shaping the future of policy ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
9. Apr 1
   endorsement

   President Trump endorses John Braun for Washington's 3rd Congressional District

   President Donald Trump endorsed Republican state Sen. John Braun in his race against Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. Braun welcomed Trump's support while stating he would run an independent campaign, according to OPB reporting cited by The Oregonian.

   ↳ New Trump-backed PAC targets SW Washington race that could decide House control · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• National Rifle Association (NRA) organization
  Braun is listed as an endorsed candidate in iVoterGuide's endorsement section; no primary-source announcement or date was found. ivoterguide.com
• The Chronicle editorial board newspaper
  The board endorsed Braun in its editorial, "Our Views: The Chronicle Editorial Board endorses John Braun for Congress." chronline.com · Oct 2, 2026
• National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) FedPAC organization
  NFIB announced its endorsement of Braun for WA-03, issued by its political action committee. nfib.com · Sep 18, 2026
• Mike Johnson, Speaker of the U.S. House official
  Johnson endorsed Braun at a campaign event in Vancouver; Johnson's campaign lists Braun as its endorsed candidate for WA-03. mikejohnsonforlouisiana.com · Aug 6, 2026
• Donald Trump, President of the United States official
  Trump wrote on Truth Social: "John Braun has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Representative from Washington's 3rd Congressional District." trumpstruth.org · Apr 14, 2026
• Steve Scalise, House Majority Leader official
  Scalise endorsed Braun on the same day as Trump, per Washington State Standard reporting. washingtonstatestandard.com · Apr 14, 2026

Raised

$2.21M

Spent

$947K

Cash on hand

$1.27M

As of Aug 18, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6WA03275(opens in a new tab)