Washington 3rd District

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.

Authorities believe the man who set fire to ballot boxes in Portland and nearby Vancouver, Washington, had a “wealth of experience” in metal fabrication and welding.

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.

Hundreds of ballots were destroyed in one of the early morning incidents. Investigators say the two acts are likely connected with an attempt to set another ballot box on fire earlier this month.

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.