Gluesenkamp Perez wins for Democrats in Washington’s 3rd
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Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has been elected to the U.S. House from southwestern Washington, capturing a district that has long eluded her party. She defeated Donald Trump-backed Republican Joe Kent to prevail in the 3rd District.
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Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has been elected to the U.S. House from southwestern Washington, capturing a district that has long eluded her party. She defeated Donald Trump-backed Republican Joe Kent to prevail in the 3rd District.
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, an auto shop owner, defeated the Republican Joe Kent, a former Green Beret and combat veteran who denied the legitimacy of the 2020 election and backed Jan. 6 defendants.
Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez triumphed over conservative Republican Joe Kent to represent Washington's 3rd Congressional District, stripping Republicans of a red bastion in a decidedly blue state.
Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has won the House seat long held by Jaime Herrera Beutler, who lost the Republican primary to MAGA candidate Joe Kent.