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Marie
Gluesenkamp Perez

Democratic U.S. Representative for Washington's 3rd District, auto shop co-owner, and fifth-generation Washingtonian running for re-election in 2026.

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Background

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is a Democratic U.S. representative for Washington's 3rd Congressional District, having taken office on January 3, 2023. 2 She is a fifth-generation Washingtonian who lives in rural Skamania County, Washington. 1

Before entering Congress, she co-owned and operated an auto repair and machine shop with her husband, Dean. 1 She earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Reed College in 2012. 2 Prior to winning her House seat, she ran unsuccessfully for the Skamania County Board of Commissioners in 2016. 13

She is seeking re-election in November 2026 in what is described as one of the country's most competitive congressional districts. 18 Her opponent in the race is John Braun, and the two met in a debate in October 2026. 21

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 3, Washington
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Washington's 3rd Congressional District
Website
marieforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 13
    debate
    Second televised debate between Gluesenkamp Perez and Braun scheduled on KATU

    A second debate was scheduled for October 13 on KATU. As of October 12, it had not yet taken place.

    Gluesenkamp Perez and Braun meet in first debate for ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 11
    poll
    New poll shows Braun edging Gluesenkamp Perez amid fractured Democratic support

    A new poll showed John Braun edging ahead of Gluesenkamp Perez, with reporting noting the Democrat faces fractured support heading into the November 3 general election.

    John Braun edges Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in new poll ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 10
    poll
    Major election forecast addresses Braun vs. Gluesenkamp Perez race

    The Chronicle reported on what a major election forecast said about the WA-3 race between Braun and Gluesenkamp Perez, reflecting continued national attention on the competitive district.

    What a major election forecast now says about Braun-MGP ... · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 8
    news
    Gluesenkamp Perez reported to have raised over $6 million, far outpacing Braun's ~$2 million

    Federal filings cited by The Seattle Times showed Gluesenkamp Perez raised more than $6 million compared to roughly $2 million for Braun, though outside groups also spent in the race.

    Gluesenkamp Perez, Braun debate before crucial Southwest WA election · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 7
    debate
    First televised debate between Gluesenkamp Perez and Braun held on KOIN

    The candidates debated topics including Iran, gas prices, health care, taxes, data centers, immigration enforcement, and election rules. Gluesenkamp Perez said she voted against the president's Iran war six times and defended her vote against the latest SAVE America Act over voter-ID provisions. Both candidates supported 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)
  6. Sep 30
    news
    Gluesenkamp Perez visits seafood processor, touts local food purchasing provision

    Gluesenkamp Perez's congressional office announced she visited a seafood processor and highlighted her work to include a provision prioritizing local seafood in the National School Lunch Program and her co-sponsorship of the Local Farmers Feeding Our Communities Act.

    Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez visits Seafood Processor and Hosts Military Service Academy Info Night · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 22
    news
    Left-wing voters and Hennrich supporters could influence general election outcome

    Reporting noted that primary challenger Brent Hennrich's 16.7% of the vote could be a deciding factor in the tight general election race between Gluesenkamp Perez and Braun.

    Could left-wing voters decide who goes to Congress? - Yahoo · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 17
    poll
    OPB/DHM poll conducted showing razor-thin race in WA-3

    A DHM Research poll commissioned by OPB surveyed 543 likely voters from Sept. 17–27, finding Braun at 48% and Gluesenkamp Perez at 47% after leaners were allocated, with 5% undecided. The margin of error was ~4.2 points.

    Poll shows Third Congressional District race has a razor ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Sep 14
    news
    Trump-backed PAC reserves $1.7 million in ad time targeting WA-3

    No Going Back PAC, backed by MAGA Inc., reserved $1.7 million in advertising time in the district as part of a broader battleground-race campaign. Donor details had not yet been reported to the FEC at time of publication.

    Trump's PAC starts spending in key WA congressional race · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Aug 4
    news
    Braun finishes ahead of MGP in top-two primary; both advance to general

    In Washington's top-two primary, Braun received 39.7%, Gluesenkamp Perez 36.4%, and Democrat Brent Hennrich 16.7%. Both Braun and Gluesenkamp Perez advanced to the November general election.

    Could left-wing voters decide who goes to Congress? - Yahoo · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  11. Apr 1
    endorsement
    Trump endorses John Braun for Washington's 3rd Congressional District

    President Donald Trump endorsed Republican state Sen. John Braun in April, according to The Seattle Times reporting from September 2026.

    Trump's PAC starts spending in key WA congressional race · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Fuse Washington organization
    Listed on the campaign's endorsement page; no date given. marieforcongress.com
  • Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO union
    Listed on the campaign's endorsement page; no date given. marieforcongress.com
  • Columbia Pacific Building and Construction Trades Council union
    Listed on the campaign's endorsement page; no date given. marieforcongress.com
  • UA Local 32 union
    Listed on the campaign's endorsement page; no date given. marieforcongress.com
  • IUOE Locals 302 and 612 union
    Listed on the campaign's endorsement page; no date given. marieforcongress.com
  • Washington Machinists Council union
    Listed on the campaign's endorsement page; no date given. marieforcongress.com
  • North Coast States Carpenters Union union
    Listed on the campaign's endorsement page; no date given. marieforcongress.com
  • Amalgamated Transit Union union
    Listed on the campaign's endorsement page; no date given. marieforcongress.com
  • LiUNA union
    Listed on the campaign's endorsement page; no date given. marieforcongress.com
  • EMILY's List organization
    Listed as an endorser on the campaign's endorsement page; no date given. marieforcongress.com
  • Latino Victory organization
    Listed on the campaign's endorsement page; no date given. marieforcongress.com
  • Moms Fed Up organization
    Listed on the campaign's endorsement page; no date given. marieforcongress.com
  • Committee to Protect Health Care organization
    Listed on the campaign's endorsement page; no date given. marieforcongress.com
  • National Women's Political Caucus of Washington organization
    Listed on the campaign's endorsement page; no date given. marieforcongress.com
  • Young Democrats of Washington organization
    Listed on the campaign's endorsement page; no date given. marieforcongress.com
  • Mother PAC organization
    Listed on the campaign's endorsement page; no date given. marieforcongress.com
  • Women of Color in Politics organization
    Listed on the campaign's endorsement page; no date given. marieforcongress.com
  • SEIU 775 union
    Listed on the campaign's endorsement page; no date given. marieforcongress.com
  • Washington State Council of Firefighters union
    Listed on the campaign's endorsement page; no date given. marieforcongress.com
  • UA Local 290 union
    Listed on the campaign's endorsement page; no date given. marieforcongress.com
  • IBEW Local 77 union
    Listed on the campaign's endorsement page; no date given. marieforcongress.com
  • IAM District 751 union
    Listed on the campaign's endorsement page; no date given. marieforcongress.com
  • Washington State Building & Construction Trades Council union
    Listed on the campaign's endorsement page; no date given. marieforcongress.com
  • IAFF Local 452 union
    Listed on the campaign's endorsement page; no date given. marieforcongress.com
  • IUOE Local 701 union
    Listed on the campaign's endorsement page; no date given. marieforcongress.com
  • American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) organization
    Reported as an endorser by Ballotpedia's July 18, 2026 race overview. news.ballotpedia.org
  • End Citizens United organization
    Listed on the campaign's endorsement page; no date given. marieforcongress.com
  • Defend the Vote organization
    Listed on the campaign's endorsement page; no date given. marieforcongress.com
  • The Columbian editorial board newspaper
    The Columbian's editorial board recommended reelecting Gluesenkamp Perez to the 3rd District in an October 10, 2026 editorial. columbian.com · Oct 10, 2026
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    Endorsed her for reelection as one of eight Washington House incumbents backed by AFGE, the largest federal employee union. afge.org · Jul 27, 2026
  • International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 48 (IBEW Local 48) union
    Listed as 'endorsed and recommended' for Congressional District 3 in IBEW Local 48's 2026 Washington election endorsements. Date reflects publication of the endorsement page; specific endorsement date not stated. ibew48.com · Jul 14, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$6.29M
Spent
$4.25M
Cash on hand
$2.06M

As of Jul 15, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2WA03217(opens in a new tab)

Sources 20

  1. [1] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
  2. [2] What a major election forecast now says about Braun-MGP ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  3. [3] Candidates clash over Iran, taxes and more in Washington CD3 debate(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] Gluesenkamp Perez and Braun meet in first debate for ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  5. [5] Gluesenkamp Perez, Braun debate before crucial Southwest WA election(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  6. [6] John Braun edges Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in new poll ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  7. [7] Poll shows Third Congressional District race has a razor ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  8. [8] Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez visits Seafood Processor and Hosts Military Service Academy Info Night(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  9. [9] Could left-wing voters decide who goes to Congress? - Yahoo(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  10. [10] Trump's PAC starts spending in key WA congressional race(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  11. [11] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 8 Washington Incumbents for Reelection to Congress(opens in a new tab) Jul 27, 2026
  12. [12] Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Statement on the Iran War ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 23, 2026
  13. [13] WA-03 Aug. 4 top-two primary features incumbent Gluesenkamp ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 18, 2026
  14. [14] Political Conversations — IBEW Local 48 Electricians Union(opens in a new tab) Jul 14, 2026
  15. [15] Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez Discusses Timber Issues and ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 27, 2026
  16. [16] Questions for candidates: Marie Gluesenkamp Perez(opens in a new tab) Jan 20, 2026
  17. [17] Endorsements - Marie Gluesenkamp Perez for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 16, 2025
  18. [18] Gluesenkamp Perez Joins Bipartisan Effort to Establish Fiscal ...(opens in a new tab) May 15, 2025
  19. [19] Gluesenkamp Perez, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Bill ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 11, 2025
  20. [20] Marie Gluesenkamp Perez — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Jun 25, 2024
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