Poll Shows Tight Race for Southwest Washington’s 3rd Congressional District
A recent OPB poll shows a tight race between Democratic incumbent Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican challenger John Braun for the U.S. House seat in Southwest Washington's 3rd Congressional District, with both candidates within the poll's margin of error.
Bend, OR, October 1, 2026 — A new poll released by OPB indicates a closely contested race for the U.S. House seat representing Southwest Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. The survey places Democratic incumbent Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican challenger John Braun neck-and-neck, with both candidates polling within the survey’s margin of error.
The findings suggest that the election outcome for this district remains uncertain as the campaign progresses. The tight results highlight a competitive political landscape in Southwest Washington.
Specific details regarding the poll’s methodology, the exact percentages for each candidate, and the precise margin of error were not provided in the summary. The summary also did not specify the date the poll was conducted or the sample size. Furthermore, information on candidate platforms, campaign events, or any potential shifts in voter sentiment beyond the poll’s snapshot is not available in the provided trend summary.
The race for the 3rd Congressional District is a key contest in the region. The poll suggests that voter decisions in this district could be significantly influenced by continued campaigning and public engagement from both candidates.
Story summarized from the original created by Elena Neale-Sacks on www.opb.org, see more information here.
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