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Preferred Party: Republican
Age: 42
Residence: Yacolt
Education: Norwich University
Occupation: Tech startup project manager
Experience: None
Online: joekentforcongress.com

Election(s)

2022 General Election

November 8, 2022

3rd Congressional District

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez ✔

Clark County
55.10% 112,989 votes ✔
Overall
50.14% 160,314 votes ✔

Joe Kent

Clark County
44.28% 90,802 votes
Overall
49.31% 157,685 votes

2022 Primary Election

August 2, 2022

3rd Congressional District

Oliver Black

Clark County
0.20% 280 votes
Overall
0.21% 456 votes

Chris Byrd

Clark County
1.50% 2,101 votes
Overall
1.74% 3,817 votes

Leslie French

Clark County
0.40% 527 votes
Overall
0.50% 1,100 votes

Jaime Herrera Beutler

Clark County
21.50% 30,082 votes
Overall
22.22% 49,001 votes

Joe Kent ✔

Clark County
20.43% 28,584 votes ✔
Overall
22.78% 50,097 votes ✔

Vicki Kraft

Clark County
3.69% 5,167 votes
Overall
3.20% 7,033 votes

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez ✔

Clark County
35.94% 50,297 votes ✔
Overall
31.01% 68,190 votes ✔

Davy Ray

Clark County
2.04% 580 votes
Overall
2.21% 4,870 votes

Heidi St. John

Clark County
14.28% 19,989 votes
Overall
16.01% 35,219 votes

Related Stories

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez visits the Source Climbing Center in downtown Vancouver on Feb. 10. The congresswoman answered questions about bank bailouts and Cowlitz County projects during a town hall Monday night in Longview.

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez talks timber, wood industry in Longview

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez visits the Source Climbing Center in downtown Vancouver on Feb. 10. The congresswoman answered questions about bank bailouts and Cowlitz County projects during a town hall Monday night in Longview.

March 15, 2023, 4:36pm Clark County News

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, answered questions about bank bailouts and Cowlitz County projects during a town hall Monday night in Longview. Read story

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, answers questions from the media with her German shepherd, Uma Furman, at the grand opening of her district office on Officers Row in Vancouver. Perez emphasized Thursday that her staff is always available for questions about VA benefits, small-business aid and other federal programs.

DCCC picks 29 ‘Frontline’ members for extra help next year — including Perez

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, answers questions from the media with her German shepherd, Uma Furman, at the grand opening of her district office on Officers Row in Vancouver. Perez emphasized Thursday that her staff is always available for questions about VA benefits, small-business aid and other federal programs.

March 10, 2023, 8:05am Latest News

House Democrats on Friday identified 29 members who are most at risk in the 2024 elections. Read story

McKenzie and Molly Williams of Camas, from left, chat with Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez during the open house for her new district office along Officers Row on Thursday afternoon.

Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez finds her footing

McKenzie and Molly Williams of Camas, from left, chat with Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez during the open house for her new district office along Officers Row on Thursday afternoon.

February 20, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

From car shop owner to Congress, U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s life has changed considerably since last fall, but one telling detail remains unchanged: She doesn’t like wearing suits. Read story

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez addresses the crowd at the town hall, where she emphasized her approach in Congress as a voice for rural, middle-class communities.

Gluesenkamp Perez appointed to House agriculture and small business committees

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez addresses the crowd at the town hall, where she emphasized her approach in Congress as a voice for rural, middle-class communities.

January 27, 2023, 6:45pm Clark County News

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez was selected Thursday to serve on the House of Representatives agriculture and small business committees. Read story

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez addresses the crowd at the town hall, where she emphasized her approach in Congress as a voice for rural, middle-class communities.

Gluesenkamp Perez hosts inaugural town hall, commits to middle-class, rural workers

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez addresses the crowd at the town hall, where she emphasized her approach in Congress as a voice for rural, middle-class communities.

January 19, 2023, 12:47pm Clark County News

To most, commuting from Washington, D.C., to the western Columbia River Gorge might feel like moving between two worlds. Read story