Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Washington's 3rd congressional district since 2023. A small business owner who co-owns an auto repair shop, she campaigned as a moderate Democrat with a focus on trade education, infrastructure, and rural economic issues. She is a co-chair of the Blue Dog Coalition and a member of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus. Her legislative record reflects a pragmatic approach, including support for right-to-repair legislation, border security measures, and bipartisan infrastructure funding, while occasionally breaking with her party on issues such as student debt relief and government spending.