Washington 3rd District
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D) holds this seat and is running again. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
Democrat · holds this seat today
DLiberty Score DOn the liberty side in 73 of 101 votes and bills.
Raised $9,472,267 since January 2025: 46% from people, 42% transfers and other income, 12% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov
John Braun
Republican · state Senate Republican leader, Navy veteran, manufacturer
ALiberty Score A100 out of 100 across 4 principles. Graded on what Braun has said and done, because I have no votes in Congress to count for Braun.
Raised $3,311,756 since January 2025: 64% from people, 19% transfers and other income, 17% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov
Higher on Liberty Score: John Braun. John Braun: A, 100 out of 100 from words and actions, with no votes in Congress to count. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez: D, 66 out of 100 from recorded votes.
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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.
John Braun, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Braun, so the grade above comes from this list: what Braun has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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Braun said he does not support a war without clear objectives and an ending point, and that Congress has a role.
“I will not, and I do not support a war without clear objectives and without a clear ending point. I think Congress has a very important role here, one they should exercise”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
'Congress must vote' or 'end the war' with no policy named is unclear for anyone.
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Braun said broad tariffs on allies raise prices for manufacturers and consumers.
“indiscriminate use of tariffs is not helpful and ultimately leads to an increase of prices for manufacturers and consumers”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Opposing broad tariffs is with liberty on free markets.
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Braun said he would ban transgender girls from girls' sports.
“For decades, we fought for a fair playing field for women. Now, for reasons I can’t fully explain, here in 2026, we want to undo all that. I think it’s unfair. I think it’s unsafe”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Keeping girls' sport female is the with side.
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Braun's campaign text says he will support a modern force and rebuild the defence industrial base.
“I'll support a lethal, modern force, care for veterans with faster access to care and benefits and rebuild the industrial base”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Funding and equipping the armed forces is on the with side.
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Braun's campaign text promises to complete border barriers, add agents and tighten asylum loopholes.
“I'll complete high-priority barriers, hire and equip more agents, deploy proven technology, tighten asylum loopholes, and go after cartel supply chains.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Barriers and more agents are securing the border.
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