# John Braun

> John Braun is a Washington state senator who received the endorsement of President Donald Trump in his bid to unseat Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in Washington's 3rd Congressional District. The top-two primary is scheduled for August 4, 2026.

## Key facts

- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. House of Representatives
- Current office: Washington State Senator
- State: WA
- District: 3
- Race: Washington's 3rd Congressional District 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Centralia, WA
- Race rating: Toss-up
- Campaign website: https://www.braunforcongress.com

## Biography

John Braun is a Washington state senator from Centralia, Washington. He received the endorsement of President Donald Trump in April 2026 in his bid to unseat Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. The top-two primary is scheduled for August 4, 2026.

## Background

- Professional background: Washington state senator
- Public service: Washington State Senate

## Opponents in this race

- [Marie Gluesenkamp Perez](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/marie-gluesenkamp-perez-wa3-2026.md) — Democratic

## Sources

- Trump backs Braun to unseat WA's Gluesenkamp Perez — Washington State Standard: https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/04/14/trump-backs-braun-to-unseat-was-gluesenkamp-perez-in-us-house-race/
- Washington's 3rd Congressional District election, 2026 — Ballotpedia: https://ballotpedia.org/Washington%27s_3rd_Congressional_District_election,_2026_(August_4_top-two_primary)

Last updated: 2026-06-15T19:55:19.123Z

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Source: Transparency Report — https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/john-braun-wa3-2026
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