A Democratic lawmaker who publicly defied House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., twice beat the odds to win re-election in a district that President Donald Trump carried in 2024.Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., defeated Republican Washington State Sen. John Braun to win a third term in the House of Representatives, The Associated Press reported.It's an important victory for House Democrats in their quest to claw back the majority in Congress, but one that could also create drama for party leaders on key votes over the next two years.JEFFRIES THREATENS 'SERIOUS RESPONSE' AFTER DEM...
House Dem who defied Hakeem Jeffries scores upset win in pro-Trump district
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Nov 4, 2026 • 12 hours ago
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