3rd Congressional District
Results
Candidates
Oliver Black

Preferred Party: | American Solidarity |
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Age: | 35 |
Residence: | Longview |
Education: | William Jessup University, Liberty University |
Occupation: | High school history teacher |
Experience: | None |
Online: | blackforwa3.com |
Chris Byrd

Preferred Party: | Independent |
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Age: | 43 |
Residence: | Toutle |
Education: | Virginia Tech |
Occupation: | High school social studies teacher and coach |
Experience: | None |
Online: | byrdforcongress.org |
Leslie French

Preferred Party: | Republican |
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Age: | 70 |
Residence: | Camas |
Education: | Portland State University, Concord Law School |
Occupation: | Staff at Believe LLC |
Experience: | None |
Online: | frenchforcongress.org |
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Preferred Party: | Democrat |
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Age: | 36 |
Residence: | Stevenson |
Education: | Reed College |
Occupation: | Co-owner of an auto repair shop |
Experience: | Washington State Democratic Party executive committee (2020-current); Underwood Soil and Water Conservation District board of supervisors (2018-current) |
Online: | marieforcongress.com |
Jaime Herrera Beutler (incumbent)

Preferred Party: | Republican |
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Age: | 46 |
Residence: | Battle Ground |
Education: | University of Washington |
Occupation: | Congresswoman for Washington’s 3rd District |
Experience: | U.S. House of Representatives (2011-present); Washington 18th Legislative District representative (2007-2011); Senior legislative aide to Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (2005-2007) |
Online: | votejaime.com |
Joe Kent

Preferred Party: | Republican |
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Age: | 44 |
Residence: | Yacolt |
Education: | Norwich University |
Occupation: | Tech startup project manager |
Experience: | None |
Online: | joekentforcongress.com |
Vicki Kraft

Preferred Party: | Republican |
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Age: | 55 |
Residence: | Vancouver |
Education: | Michigan State University |
Occupation: | Washington 17th Legislative District Representative |
Experience: | 17th Legislative District Representative (2017-present) |
Online: | vickikraft.com |
Davy Ray

Preferred Party: | Democrat |
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Age: | 60 |
Residence: | Stevenson |
Education: | University of North Alabama; University of Oregon |
Occupation: | Unemployed |
Experience: | Stevenson Planning Commission |
Online: | davyforcongress.com |
Heidi St. John

Preferred Party: | Republican |
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Age: | 54 |
Residence: | Battle Ground |
Education: | Multnomah University (partial) |
Occupation: | Author and speaker |
Experience: | None |
Online: | heidistjohnforcongress.com |
Most Recent 3rd Congressional District Stories
Lewis County Republican looks at 3rd District run in 2026

January 21, 2025, 1:13pm Clark County News
A Lewis County Republican opened an exploratory committee to look at challenging U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in the 3rd Congressional District in 2026. Read story
People over party: Reelected U.S. Rep. Perez bucks election trend with focus on working-class issues

November 15, 2024, 6:12am Clark County News
Democrats faced heavy losses nationwide on Election Day, with many districts turning away from the party as Republican Donald Trump won another term as president. Read story
‘A profound honor’: Gluesenkamp Perez reflects on second win in the 3rd District

November 8, 2024, 1:42pm Clark County News
Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has once again defeated Republican Joe Kent, earning her a second term in the U.S. House of Representatives after a tense 3rd Congressional District race. Read story
Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez wins second term in Congress in repeat of 2022

November 7, 2024, 6:28pm Clark County News
Democrat Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has won a second term in the U.S. House of Representatives in the closely watched 3rd Congressional District race. Read story
Updated ballot counts: 3rd District Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez keeps lead over Republican Joe Kent

November 6, 2024, 8:05pm Clark County News
Close races in Southwest Washington remained tight after elections officials released updated ballot counts Wednesday night. Read story