Speaker Johnson Eyes Key Swing Seat | Portland News

Portland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

The race for Washington’s third congressional district is heating up as Speaker Mike Johnson personally backs Republican challenger John Braun, signaling the stakes are national. Braun, a moderate business owner and retired Navy captain, promises to cut government interference and support local industries — while Gluesenkamp Perez counters that voters need representation focused on their economic struggles, not political insiders. With 89 days until Election Day, this toss-up race could reshape Congress — and both campaigns are ramping up for a showdown that’s drawing serious national…