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Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Advances in Washington's Top-Two House Primary
Just the facts
Democratic Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez advanced through Washington's top-two primary system to represent the state's 3rd Congressional District. Gluesenkamp Perez, a two-term incumbent defending a seat in a district carried by Donald Trump in prior presidential contests, faced primary challenges from both conservative and progressive candidates. Under Washington's open primary structure, the top two vote-getters regardless of political party move forward to the November general election. The result sets up a general election matchup in one of the Pacific Northwest's most closely watched congressional races.
Why this is news
Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez secured one of two general election spots in Washington's all-party primary following a competitive campaign.
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