America First congressional candidate Joe Kent will now face off against incumbent Washington Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez after a strong performance in the top-two primary system on August 6, 2024.
Gluesenkamp Perez picked up 46.9% of the vote, while Kent picked up 38.4% of the vote. Under this system, the top two candidates who receive the most votes move on to the general election
Washington’s third Congressional district will now witness a rematch between Gluesenkamp Perez and Kent. Gluesenkamp Perez won her election against Kent in 2022 by a narrow 50.1%-49.3% margin.
At his primary night party, Kent announced that he received a call from former President Donald Trump congratulating Kent for his victory.
