Perez Leads in Tight Washington District Race

Democratic incumbent Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez maintains a lead over Republican challenger Joe Kent in Washington's 3rd Congressional District race. With nearly 300,000 votes counted, Perez holds approximately 52% to Kent's 48%, a difference of about 12,000 votes. Clark County, the district's most populous area where Perez leads significantly, still has a large number of uncounted ballots, which could further solidify her lead. This rematch from 2022, when Perez narrowly won, is critical as it may impact control of the House of Representatives. Both candidates have contrasting views on major issues such as government spending, immigration, and abortion, with Perez highlighting her bipartisan efforts and Kent critiquing her policies. The final results are pending further ballot counts, but Perez's consistent lead suggests a potential victory for her party.