Overview

• Tiffany Smiley announced her candidacy to unseat Rep. Dan Newhouse, emphasizing her outsider status and focus on veteran advocacy.
• Newhouse, criticized for his impeachment vote, faces multiple challengers including Trump-endorsed Jerrod Sessler.
• Smiley previously ran a competitive Senate race against Democrat Patty Murray, losing by a significant margin.
• Her campaign could leverage Newhouse's impeachment vote in a district with strong Republican leanings.
• The primary race is set for August 6, with the filing deadline closing this week.