Washington's 3rd Congressional District

How We Got This
Partisan Lean
how the seat votes compared with the nation
R +3.3
Fundamentals
candidates, fundraising, experts
D +3.1
National Environment
current political climate
D +3.5
Polls
recent state and district polling
R +1.0
Forecasted margin
D +2.3
Polls

Polls (1)

Race polls
PollsterDateMarginNSample
co/efficientApr 29, 2026R +7982lv
What Changes the Forecast

What Changes the Forecast

Some high quality polling would significantly sharpen this forecast.

Forecast Over Time
Forecast Over Time
D (blue) and R (red) win probability over time
D 59%
R 41%
Race Details
Expert Ratings
Cook: TossupInside Elections: TossupSabato: Lean D
District Lean
This is a competitive district that leans slightly Republican (R+4).
Candidates
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D) (inc.) John Braun (R)
Notes
Top-two primary