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Washington · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 3

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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for Washington's 3rd District, auto shop co-owner, and fifth-generation Washingtonian running for re-election in 2026. Full profile → John Braun Republican Washington State Senator and Senate Republican Leader challenging for WA-3 Congressional seat in 2026 Full profile →

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IssueMarie Gluesenkamp Perez
Democratic
John Braun
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports rebuilding manufacturing, trade programs, and workforce training Cut spending and regulation to fight inflation; protect manufacturing jobs
HousingSupports increasing housing supply and bringing down housing costs Sponsored bill to increase housing supply accountability
Health careSupports lowering medication costs and reversing Medicaid cuts Supports funding detox and mental-health beds; faster VA care
ImmigrationSupports border security with accountability standards for federal enforcement Secure the border: barriers, agents, technology, tighter asylum rules
Abortion & reproductive rightsPro-choice; opposes a national abortion ban Opposes Washington abortion-protection law; wants eventual change via voters
EducationSupports expanding career and technical education and apprenticeships Supports Parents Bill of Rights; lower tuition; expand trades training
Climate & energySupports clean energy investment; cautious on rapid mandates Supports market-based energy expansion; opposes federal cap-and-trade
Crime & public safetySupports law enforcement resources; opposes practices eroding public trust Supports cracking down on drugs, homelessness, and border security
Taxes & budgetOpposes large deficit-adding tax cuts; supports fiscal commission Opposes income taxes; supports cutting spending and reducing gas taxes
Gunsno sourced position Opposes assault-weapons ban; supports Second Amendment rights
Democracy & electionsSupports vote-by-mail; voted against expanded voter-ID bill Supports voter ID and vote-by-mail; backs SAVE America Act
Foreign policy & defenseSupports Ukraine aid; opposes Iran war; backed 2026 NDAA Opposes open-ended war without clear objectives; supports strong defense

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