Washington's 3rd Congressional District elections

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John Braun

Washington State SenatorRepublican Party

Centralia, WA

About

John Braun, a Republican, is a Navy veteran and business owner born in 1967 in Ohio. He holds degrees in electrical engineering and business administration. He currently serves as a Washington State Senator for District 20, a position he's held since 2013, and has been the Republican Senate Minority Leader since 2020. Living in Centralia, he announced his bid for U.S. Representative for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District in the 2026 election, a race expected to be highly competitive. Braun’s platform focuses on securing U.S. borders, maintaining national defense, a pro-growth economy, and expanding skilled-trades training. He emphasizes local issues while also weighing in on national politics, and has received an endorsement from Donald Trump.

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Past Elections

Past campaign

U.S. Representative (Washington, District 3)

General election

Washington's 3rd Congressional District, WAEnded 11/3/2026· Republican Party

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Past campaign

U.S. Representative District 3

Primary election

Congressional District 3, WashingtonEnded 8/4/2026

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How much has John Braun raised?

John Braun's campaign has reported raising $3,311,756 and spending $2,636,237 to the Federal Election Commission.

Total raised
$3,311,756
Total spent
$2,636,237
Campaign committee
JOHN BRAUN FOR CONGRESS

How much have outside groups spent on John Braun?

Groups other than the campaign reported spending $1,376,767 to support John Braun and $5,460,639 to oppose them, in independent expenditures filed with the Federal Election Commission through October 26, 2026.

Spent supporting
$1,376,767
Spent opposing
$5,460,639
Reported through
October 26, 2026

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