Kristina Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (née Perez; born June 4, 1988), also known as MGP, is an American politician serving as the United States representative for Washington's 3rd congressional district since 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, she is a co-chair of the Blue Dog Coalition. Gluesenkamp Perez was first elected to Congress in 2022, defeating Republican nominee Joe Kent in an upset, and was re-elected in 2024 in a rematch. She is seeking a third term in the 2026 election, in which she faces Republican John Braun, the minority leader of the Washington State Senate.
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On the same ballot
- John BraunRepublican
Quick facts
- Party
- Democratic
- Age on election day
- 38 years
- Profession
- Businessperson
- Current office
- United States representative · Washington's 3rd congressional district
- Congress, general elections
- 2 won of 2