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Rep. Jaime Herrera Butler (R-Wash.), one of 10 Republican congressmen,voted to impeach former President Donald TrumpConfirmed her bid for re-election Tuesday Trump-backed challenger Joe Kent looks set to run for the general election.
Beutler is one of his two Washington congressmen to vote for Trump's impeachment, while Rep. Dan Newhouse is themidterm17} survived his own challenge from the right to attend the vote in November.
In a statement, Beutler, who represents Washington's 3rd congressional district, thanked Washington for its support and said despite her defeat, "I will always tell the truth." I am proud to speak out and stick to my principles." , and did what I knew was best for our country.
``Since I was first elected to this seat, I have done my best for my hometown and country. We're together for the place I grew up in and still call home," Boitler said. Against Pro-Republicans
Joe Kent, a retired Army Special Forces Chief Warrant Officer, is aiming to defeat incumbent Republican Rep. Jaime Herrera Beitler in next week's primary election for Washington's Third Congressional District. (Joe Kent her campaign)
when she announced her concessions. Washington's open primary system will allow her two candidates with the most votes in the primary to participate in her November ballot, regardless of party. means to
Kent, a former Green Beret, faces Democratic candidate Marie Perez in the November 8 election.
Dan Newhouse survives Washington primaries after voting to impeach Trump
Kent is a staunch supporter of Trump supported claims that the 2020 election included the massive voter fraud that led to President Biden's victory. He rounded out Beutler's election night lead in the polls as votes were being tallied over the past week in an election campaign representing the Southern District of Washington.
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash (Caroline Brehman/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
"He's definitely the leader of the America First movement," Kent said of Trump. The reason is because of the jungle primary here in Washington, where we had to rally around one candidate to be effective against a 12-year incumbent," Kent said. In a previous interview.
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House District 4 defeated conservative challenger Lauren Culp and advanced to the general election against the Democratic nominee despite voting in favor of Trump's impeachment. Newhouse will face Democrat Doug White in November.
Kyle Morris of Fox News contributed to this report.
Thomas Phippen He is the editor of Fox News.
