Gluesenkamp Perez and Kent Set for High-Stakes Rematch in Washington's 3rd District
Incumbent Democrat and Trump-backed Republican advance from primary, setting up a closely-watched November contest.
- Marie Gluesenkamp Perez won the primary with 46.86% of the vote, ahead of Joe Kent's 38.4%.
- The 2022 race saw Gluesenkamp Perez narrowly defeat Kent by less than 1% in the general election.
- The district, historically Republican, is now considered a toss-up by major political analysts.
- Kent has strong support from top Republicans, including former President Trump and House leaders.
- Gluesenkamp Perez positions herself as a centrist, emphasizing her opposition to Kent's extreme politics.