(The Center Square) - One of the most hotly contested Congressional elections that could determine control of Congress is in Washington’s third district.
Incumbent Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., is seeking a third term in the battleground congressional district. She is facing off against Republican Washington senator John Braun, Democrat Brent Hennrich and six other candidates.
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