Washington’s August 4 top-two primary determined the two candidates advancing to the November general election in the competitive 3rd congressional district. Incumbent Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a centrist who has crossed party lines on key votes, faced a progressive primary challenge from Brent Hennrich, while Republican John Braun, the state Senate minority leader with Trump endorsement, competed against other GOP contenders. Early vote tallies positioned Perez and Braun as the clear leaders in a field that included additional Democrats, Republicans, and minor-party candidates. The district’s narrow partisan lean and history of close general-election margins keep trader focus on which pair will contest the November ballot in this toss-up seat.