Mar 18, 2026
Green Beret Veteran Joe Kent Relaunches Congressional Bid in Washington's Swing District
Former U.S. Army Green Beret Joe Kent, who fell short in a high-profile 2022 congressional race, has announced a rematch against Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in Washington's 3rd District. Kent's America First platform draws Trump endorsements amid GOP efforts to flip the battleground seat. The race highlights tensions between MAGA insurgents and establishment forces.