Perez vs Braun: Washington’s Toughest Race | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 1m

The political battle in Washington’s 3rd District is heating up as Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and GOP challenger John Braun unleash their first attack ads — Perez accuses Braun of wanting to restrict abortion nationwide, while Braun paints Perez as a tax-and-spend liberal out of touch with working families. This swing district, historically Republican in presidential years but now holding a Democratic seat, could be pivotal for House control. Analysts say Perez is in a strong position despite a divided primary, but expect a brutal, close-fought race as both sides try to sway undecided…