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Democratic Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez and Trump-backed Republican advance in Washington primary

Gluesenkamp Perez advanced from Washington’s primary to a closely watched general-election contest.

Democratic Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez and Trump-backed Republican advance in Washington primary
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CBS News projected that Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican state Sen. John Braun will advance to the general election in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. The closely watched House race could affect control of the chamber.

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Democratic candidate advancing to the general election in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District

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John Braun
R · WA

Republican candidate advancing to the general election in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District

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Joe Kent
R · WA

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Donald Trump
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President who endorsed Braun and criticized Gluesenkamp Perez

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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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