4 takeaways from the Gluesenkamp Perez-Braun debate

By: Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: October 8, 2026

Words: 867

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago


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Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and John Braun, the top Republican in the Washington state Senate who is challenging her in a critical congressional duel, faced off on Wednesday in a televised debate, exchanging digs on the Iran war, policies of President Donald Trump, gas prices, and at each other.

This match-up in the 3rd Congressional District seat in southwest Washington is among a handful of competitive races nationwide that could decide …

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