Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Portrait of Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
U.S. House of RepresentativesSourcePublic domain (U.S. federal government)Original image retained; resized only.

United States Representative and Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Washington's 3rd district.

What DI has documented

DI has documented statements by Marie Gluesenkamp Perez on 2026 Midterm Elections, Education, and Iran War, among other topics. Read the quotations, original sources and related cases below.

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Statements by Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Portrait of Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Role at the time: Member of Congress

Condemned

Statement summary

Gluesenkamp Perez opposes I-638 and favors decisions by schools, associations and families.

“What I won't support is a rule that forces girls to prove their sex to the state every year just to play sports”
Open source (opens in a new tab)Washington candidates and clinicians discuss I-638Original interviews and reported October 16 Braun appearance
Why we used this label

The statement criticizes the proposed sports-eligibility requirement.

Portrait of Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Washington 3rd district

Condemned

Statement summary

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez voted Yea on H.Con.Res. 93, the House resolution directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

“On Agreeing to the Resolution: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)U.S. House Roll Call Vote 307: H.Con.Res. 93, Iran War Powers Resolution (agreed to, 220-204)
Why we used this label

A yea vote supported directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, opposing continued U.S. involvement in the war without congressional authorization.

Portrait of Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Role at the time: Member of Congress, in an official statement

Condemned

Statement summary

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez said she voted to end the Iran war and called it neither durable nor strategic.

“Last night, I voted to end the disastrous war in Iran. This war is neither, and it's time for it to end.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)Gluesenkamp Perez statement on the Iran War Powers ResolutionStatement dated June 4, 2026; opening paragraph.
Why we used this label

The case tracks continued U.S. military operations against Iran. The speaker calls for ending the war or removing U.S. forces, which rejects continued operations.

A participant is a subject of the case. A speaker has a statement documented in it. A commentator has an opinion or editorial documented in it.

Case

Do they support the war in Iran?

Relationship to this case: Speaker

An issue tracker recording where members of Congress and 2026 midterm candidates stand on the unauthorized Iran war, based on their votes on war-powers resolutions, campaign statements, and public remarks.

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