The midterm elections are just weeks away, and one of the country’s biggest political fights sits in southwest Washington.

The state's third congressional district is currently represented by Democrat Marie Glusenkamp Perez. She’s up for re-election against Republican John Braun in a key race for control of the US House.

Seattle Times D.C. Correspondent Anumita Kaur will tell us about this hotly-contested seat.

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The midterm elections are just weeks away, and one of the country&rsquo;s biggest political fights sits in southwest Washington.
The state's third congressional district is currently represented by Democrat Marie Glusenkamp Perez. She&rsquo;s up for re-election against Republican John Braun in a key race for control of the US House.
Seattle Times D.C. Correspondent Anumita Kaur <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/the-gop-fight-to-win-back-southwest-washington-conservatives/">will tell us about this hotly-contested seat.</a>
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The midterm elections are just weeks away, and one of the country’s biggest political fights sits in southwest Washington.  The state's third congressional district is currently represented by Democrat Marie Glusenkamp Perez. She’s up for re-election against Republican John Braun in a key race for control of the US House.  Seattle Times D.C. Correspondent Anumita Kaur will tell us about this hotly-contested seat.