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		<title>Gluesenkamp Perez attacks Braun on abortion as battle begins for WA House seat</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:59:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16800-gluesenkamp-perez-braun-3rd-congressional-district-abortion-campa-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Gluesenkamp Perez is spending six figures on an ad featuring Braun&#039;s recorded comments about rolling back Washington&#039;s abortion law." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16800-gluesenkamp-perez-braun-3rd-congressional-district-abortion-campa-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16800-gluesenkamp-perez-braun-3rd-congressional-district-abortion-campa-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16800-gluesenkamp-perez-braun-3rd-congressional-district-abortion-campa-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16800-gluesenkamp-perez-braun-3rd-congressional-district-abortion-campa-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16800-gluesenkamp-perez-braun-3rd-congressional-district-abortion-campa.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Gluesenkamp Perez is spending six figures on an ad featuring Braun's recorded comments about rolling back Washington's abortion law.]]></description>
		
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		<title>POLL: Could Brent Hennrich’s refusal to support Gluesenkamp Perez determine the outcome of the 3rd District race?</title>
		<link>https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/poll-could-brent-hennrichs-refusal-to-support-gluesenkamp-perez-determine-the-outcome-of-the-3rd-district-race/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=poll-could-brent-hennrichs-refusal-to-support-gluesenkamp-perez-determine-the-outcome-of-the-3rd-district-race</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:46:55 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16772-brent-hennrich-3rd-congressional-district-primary-gluesenkamp-per-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Brent Hennrich won 16% of the 3rd District primary vote and says he will not back Gluesenkamp Perez in November." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16772-brent-hennrich-3rd-congressional-district-primary-gluesenkamp-per-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16772-brent-hennrich-3rd-congressional-district-primary-gluesenkamp-per-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16772-brent-hennrich-3rd-congressional-district-primary-gluesenkamp-per-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16772-brent-hennrich-3rd-congressional-district-primary-gluesenkamp-per-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16772-brent-hennrich-3rd-congressional-district-primary-gluesenkamp-per.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Brent Hennrich won 16% of the 3rd District primary vote and says he will not back Gluesenkamp Perez in November.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: Will SW Washington Democrats repeat the mistake of their Republican counterparts</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:45:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16768-sw-washington-3rd-congressional-district-gluesenkamp-perez-herrer-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Clark County Today editor Ken Vance draws a parallel between Republicans ousting Herrera Beutler in 2022 and liberal Democrats now distancing themselves from Gluesenkamp Perez." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16768-sw-washington-3rd-congressional-district-gluesenkamp-perez-herrer-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16768-sw-washington-3rd-congressional-district-gluesenkamp-perez-herrer-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16768-sw-washington-3rd-congressional-district-gluesenkamp-perez-herrer-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16768-sw-washington-3rd-congressional-district-gluesenkamp-perez-herrer-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16768-sw-washington-3rd-congressional-district-gluesenkamp-perez-herrer.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Clark County Today editor Ken Vance draws a parallel between Republicans ousting Herrera Beutler in 2022 and liberal Democrats now distancing themselves from Gluesenkamp Perez.]]></description>
		
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		<title>U.S. Speaker of the House campaigns for John Braun in Vancouver</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:27:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16767-mike-johnson-john-braun-vancouver-congressional-endorsement-rally-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Speaker Mike Johnson endorsed John Braun for Washington&#039;s 3rd Congressional District at Trap Door Brewing in Vancouver." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16767-mike-johnson-john-braun-vancouver-congressional-endorsement-rally-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16767-mike-johnson-john-braun-vancouver-congressional-endorsement-rally-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16767-mike-johnson-john-braun-vancouver-congressional-endorsement-rally-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16767-mike-johnson-john-braun-vancouver-congressional-endorsement-rally-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16767-mike-johnson-john-braun-vancouver-congressional-endorsement-rally.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Speaker Mike Johnson endorsed John Braun for Washington's 3rd Congressional District at Trap Door Brewing in Vancouver.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Liberal Hennrich in 3rd District won’t support Gluesenkamp Perez</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:37:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16766-brent-hennrich-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-3rd-congressional-district-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Democrat Brent Hennrich, who earned over 16% in the 3rd District primary, says he will not support Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in the general election." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16766-brent-hennrich-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-3rd-congressional-district-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16766-brent-hennrich-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-3rd-congressional-district-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16766-brent-hennrich-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-3rd-congressional-district-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16766-brent-hennrich-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-3rd-congressional-district-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16766-brent-hennrich-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-3rd-congressional-district.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Democrat Brent Hennrich, who earned over 16% in the 3rd District primary, says he will not support Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in the general election.]]></description>
		
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		<title>POLL: Should Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez publicly state her position on Washington’s new income tax?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:35:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16598-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-washington-income-tax-poll-3rd-congressio-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The RNC and Sen. John Braun say voters deserve a clear answer from Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez on Washington&#039;s new income tax." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16598-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-washington-income-tax-poll-3rd-congressio-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16598-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-washington-income-tax-poll-3rd-congressio-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16598-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-washington-income-tax-poll-3rd-congressio-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16598-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-washington-income-tax-poll-3rd-congressio-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16598-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-washington-income-tax-poll-3rd-congressio.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>The RNC and Sen. John Braun say voters deserve a clear answer from Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez on Washington's new income tax.]]></description>
		
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		<title>VIDEO: Heat turns up on congresswoman over new Washington income tax</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:22:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16579-john-braun-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-wa03-income-tax-2026-congressi-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Sen. John Braun says Gluesenkamp Perez voted against the largest tax cut in U.S. history despite her moderate image." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16579-john-braun-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-wa03-income-tax-2026-congressi-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16579-john-braun-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-wa03-income-tax-2026-congressi-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16579-john-braun-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-wa03-income-tax-2026-congressi-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16579-john-braun-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-wa03-income-tax-2026-congressi-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16579-john-braun-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-wa03-income-tax-2026-congressi.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Sen. John Braun says Gluesenkamp Perez voted against the largest tax cut in U.S. history despite her moderate image.]]></description>
		
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		<title>POLL: What issue should be the top priority for Southwest Washington’s next member of Congress?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 03:56:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16204-southwest-washington-congressional-race-poll-priorities-john-braun-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Sen. John Braun criticized WA&#039;s new income tax while outlining his congressional priorities in Vancouver." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16204-southwest-washington-congressional-race-poll-priorities-john-braun-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16204-southwest-washington-congressional-race-poll-priorities-john-braun-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16204-southwest-washington-congressional-race-poll-priorities-john-braun-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16204-southwest-washington-congressional-race-poll-priorities-john-braun-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16204-southwest-washington-congressional-race-poll-priorities-john-braun.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Sen. John Braun criticized WA's new income tax while outlining his congressional priorities in Vancouver.]]></description>
		
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		<title>VIDEO: Congresswoman Gluesenkamp Perez still mum about WA’s new income tax</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16103-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-john-braun-congressional-race-campaign-finance-3-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez raised $1.3 million while avoiding questions about the state&#039;s new income tax." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16103-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-john-braun-congressional-race-campaign-finance-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16103-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-john-braun-congressional-race-campaign-finance-3-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16103-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-john-braun-congressional-race-campaign-finance-3-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16103-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-john-braun-congressional-race-campaign-finance-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16103-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-john-braun-congressional-race-campaign-finance-3.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez raised $1.3 million while avoiding questions about the state's new income tax.]]></description>
		
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		<title>John Braun announces run for Congress in Washington’s 3rd District</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-john-braun-congressional-run-announcement-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="State Sen. John Braun, a U.S. Navy veteran and business owner, has announced his run for Congress in Washington’s 3rd District, highlighting leadership in business, the military, and public service." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-john-braun-congressional-run-announcement-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-john-braun-congressional-run-announcement-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-john-braun-congressional-run-announcement-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-john-braun-congressional-run-announcement-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-john-braun-congressional-run-announcement.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>State Sen. John Braun, a U.S. Navy veteran and business owner, has announced his run for Congress in Washington’s 3rd District, highlighting leadership in business, the military, and public service.]]></description>
		
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