RATING CHANGE: Marie Gluensekamp Perez’s seat moves toward Republicans

May 22, 2026

Inside Elections just moved vulnerable Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s race from “Tilt D” to “Toss Up” just the latest sign that Washington voters are fed up with her failed record.

After a lackluster campaign launch that landed with a thud, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is watching support collapse back home while Republican State Senator John Braun continues building momentum across Washington’s 3rd District.

  • recent poll has John Braun leading the head-to-head by 7% with room to grow
  • Perez is only getting 69% of Democrats on the Congressional ballot
  • Perez now sits underwater with voters at a brutal -30% net image and 50% unfavorable rating
  • A staggering 81% of Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s contributions came from outside Washington state
  • Perez said absolutely nothing as Washington Democrats jammed through a massive 9.9% state income tax hike
     

“The race rating shift, brutal poll numbers, collapsing approval ratings, and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s deafening silence as Washington Democrats pushed a 9.9% state income tax hike all paint the same picture: Perez is in serious trouble, and Washington families are done with her.” – NRCC Spokesman Christian Martinez