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Washington · Washington's 3rd District · Updated Oct 16, 2026

John Braun

RepublicanTop two

Minority leader of the Washington Senate (2020–present) from the 20th district (2017–present)

2026 race · Washington's 3rd District

24% chance of winning · race rated Lean D

76%24%

41% chance of winning · race rated Toss-up

59%41%
● Marie Gluesenkamp PerezINC● John Braun
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Background

Current office
Washington State Senate, LD-20
Experience
State legislature
Past races on file
4 (4 won)

Links: Wikipedia · FEC filings · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Washington, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2024

    State Senate · LD-20 Nov 5, 2024

    R · 100.0% · 69,172 votes

    Won
  2. 2020

    State Senate · LD-20 Nov 3, 2020

    R · 100.0% · 67,304 votes

    Won
  3. 2016

    State Senate · LD-20 Nov 8, 2016

    R · 100.0% · 49,936 votes

    Won
  4. 2012

    State Senate · LD-20 Nov 6, 2012

    R · 55.4% · 29,943 votes

    Won

Fundraising

Raised
$3.2M
From individuals
$2M
Spent
$1.9M
Cash on hand
$1.3M

Money: FEC, through Sep 30, 2026.

Opponents in 2026