Coverage of elections, representatives, and political developments in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District
On February 11, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the SAVE America Act—legislation imposing strict requirements on voter...
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Community members have gathered each day since Jan. 25 outside Rep. Glusenkamp Perez’s Vancouver office, demanding opposition to ICE funding and more assertive leadership.
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In a tight House vote, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez supported a funding deal to keep the federal government open—preserving vital services for Southwest Washington—while calling for oversight of DHS operations and challenging ICE practices.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s Vancouver office was vandalized over the weekend, deepening tensions in an already polarized political climate for Washington’s 3rd District.
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Rep. Marie Glusenkamp Perez’s vote to fund DHS has ignited debate across Southwest Washington, with critics arguing it sacrifices constitutional oversight for political stability.
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Longview’s JD Rossetti, former state representative and school board member, has entered a 'listening phase' as he explores an independent bid for WA‑03. His platform emphasizes constitutional accountability, civil‑liberties reform, and rural economic concerns—posing a potential disruptor to the race dominated by established party candidates.
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Washington’s congressional delegation is urging President Donald Trump to approve FEMA Individual Assistance after December’s historic flooding. Gov. Bob Ferguson’s initial request does not include Cowlitz County—raising questions about what help, if any, will reach local households and public infrastructure.
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Two challengers—Brent Hennrich and Terry Carlson—are scheduled to appear Saturday at R.A. Long Park in Longview at an event hosted by local activist group Cascade Forward.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez was one of seven House Democrats to vote for a DHS funding bill that includes major ICE funding, arguing a shutdown would hurt FEMA and the Coast Guard in Southwest Washington while not actually stopping ICE.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez says she voted to fund DHS for FY2026 to protect FEMA and Coast Guard services in Southwest Washington, while warning that aggressive federal enforcement tactics are eroding civil liberties and public trust.
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