Washington's Toss-Up House Race | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 5, 2026 · 1m

Washington’s Third District is heating up as Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez edges out Republican John Braun in the primary by just 290 votes — a razor-thin margin in a fiercely contested battleground seat. With both candidates raising millions and national parties treating this as a must-win, the race is shaping up to be one of the closest in the country. The top two advance to November’s general election, where polls show a dead heat — meaning voters will decide control of this pivotal House seat in a nail-biter showdown. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…