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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez advances to face Republican John Braun in Washington state

Perez advanced from the primary and will face John Braun in the general election.

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez advances to face Republican John Braun in Washington state
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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican state Sen. John Braun advanced from Washington’s 3rd District top-two primary and will meet in the general election. The article describes the district as competitive and the race as important to both parties’ House prospects.

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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Advances in Washington Primary

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez advanced from Washington’s crowded primary and will face Republican state Sen. John Braun in November. The race is described as consequential to control of the House. Center outlets emphasize the contest’s implications for House control and use mostly descriptive language. Right-leaning outlets connect Perez’s advance to Republican prospects for keeping the House.

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