Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

The Chinook Indian Nation of Southwest Washington has been trying to get federal recognition from the U.S. government since the mid-90s.

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez won reelection Saturday in southwestern Washington's closely watched 3rd Congressional District, surviving a rematch with Republican Joe Kent.

The race is currently too close to call, but Gluesenkamp Perez is leading by a narrow margin after initial results.

Among the nation’s most closely watched races is a rematch in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District against Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican Joe Kent.

A trio of Latina congresswomen are seeking second terms from Pacific Northwest voters. The region is often presumed to be a reliable blue pocket, but down-ballot races are a stronger shade of purple.

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez says she didn’t vote for Trump but has avoided questions about whether she voted for Harris.

National Republicans and Democrats are keenly eyeing the Pacific Northwest, where two of the most competitive U.S. House races in the country are playing out.

The Democratic congresswoman and Republican challenger are at odds over immigration, foreign policy and replacement plans for the Interstate 5 bridge.

Several key Washington state races have been called since Election Day. Democratic U.S. Rep Kim Schrier won re-election. On Saturday, Democrats Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Steve Hobbs won their respective elections, according to a race call from The Associated Press.

Voting in this week's general election comes to an end Tuesday. Many issues that candidates are talking about across the country are also playing out in Washington state races. KNKX's Emil Moffatt spoke with Melissa Santos, a Seattle-based reporter for Axios about what to expect as the votes are tallied in the coming days.