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U.S. Representative, 3rd District
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John BraunWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

John Braun

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 3rd District

Prefers Republican Party

Background

Occupation
State Senator; manufacturer
Campaign website
votebraun.com

Washington State Senator for the 20th Legislative District since 2013, Senate Republican Leader and a former Ways and Means Committee chair. A retired U.S. Navy captain and president of Braun Northwest, a Chehalis emergency-vehicle manufacturer.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Opposed the new state income tax; pledges lower federal taxes.

    Candidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election

    Provided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov

    “That's why I opposed the new state income tax and higher federal taxes. … In Congress, I will fight to lower taxes, reduce unnecessary spending, cut waste and fraud”
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Public safety

  • Pledges border barriers, more agents and tighter asylum rules.

    Where I Stand: Issues

    Campaign website · John Braun for Congress · votebraun.com

    “I'll complete high-priority barriers, hire and equip more agents, deploy proven technology, tighten asylum loopholes, and go after cartel supply chains.”
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  • Supports local camping bans when shelter is available.

    He pairs this with fentanyl interdiction and more detox and mental-health beds.

    Where I Stand: Issues

    Campaign website · John Braun for Congress · votebraun.com

    “shut down open-air drug markets, support local camping bans when shelter is available, supercharge fentanyl interdiction, and fund detox and mental-health beds”
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  • Opposed Washington's 2023 assault-weapons sales ban.

    Where I Stand: Issues

    Campaign website · John Braun for Congress · votebraun.com

    “In my legislative races I opposed Olympia's 2023 rifle ban because it punishes the law-abiding and doesn't target criminals.”
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Education

  • Supports a federal Parents Bill of Rights.

    Where I Stand: Issues

    Campaign website · John Braun for Congress · votebraun.com

    “I support the Parents Bill of Rights at the federal level.”
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  • Supports limiting women's sports to biological sex.

    Where I Stand: Issues

    Campaign website · John Braun for Congress · votebraun.com

    “I'll vote to keep women's sports based on biological sex, consistent with Title IX's original purpose.”
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Environment & parks

  • Pledges funding for sea lion removal and salmon habitat.

    Where I Stand: Issues

    Campaign website · John Braun for Congress · votebraun.com

    “I'll secure additional funding for removal operations, hatcheries, culverts, and habitat, so fishermen see stronger returns.”
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  • Supports hydropower, solar, oil, gas and nuclear production.

    Where I Stand: Issues

    Campaign website · John Braun for Congress · votebraun.com

    “I'll champion market-based production including hydropower, solar, oil, natural gas and nuclear power.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from John Braun on them.

  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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