Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s controversial votes draw ire from supporters in Southwest WashingtonSubscriber Exclusive

‘She presented herself as a champion and defender of democracy. She’s doing a lot to enable undermining of democracy, as far as I can see it’

By Alexis Weisend, Columbian staff reporter

Published: April 19, 2025, 6:14am

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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, center, answers questions from the media after appearing at an election night party at the Hilton Vancouver Washington on Nov. 5. Perez’s critics say she’s been too ambivalent on the actions of the Trump administration to avoid ruffling feathers of Trump supporters in her district. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files) Photo Gallery

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is facing backlash in her Southwest Washington district from the same Democrats who helped her get elected.

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