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Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez fights to keep a foothold in Pacific Northwest’s Trump country
Gluesenkamp Perez faces Republican John Braun in a district Democrats need to hold to keep the House majority, analysts say.
- Democratic Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is seeking reelection in Washington's 3rd Congressional District, facing Republican John Braun, a businessman and state legislator more mainstream than her previous challenger, Joe Kent.
- Washington's 3rd Congressional District is complex, balancing Portland's suburbs with rural logging and manufacturing economies. It twice elected Gluesenkamp Perez while supporting President Donald Trump in all of his campaigns.
- Gluesenkamp Perez has prioritized "right to repair" legislation and fought Columbia River sea lions she labels "Corolla-sized vermin." Her willingness to vote with Republicans on procedural issues has drawn criticism from some progressives.
- Jim Kessler, executive vice president for policy at Third Way, argues Gluesenkamp Perez has "carved out her own brand and she is able to survive in a hostile environment." He warns Democrats such seats are "rental property" requiring constant attention.
- Democrats cannot regain control of the House without winning at least a dozen districts that voted for Trump. The party's ability to retain the majority may depend on electing moderates who mirror Gluesenkamp Perez.
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Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez fights to keep a foothold in Pacific Northwest's Trump country
Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington has won twice in a district that voted for Trump, making her one of the few rural Democrats in Congress.
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