All ten congressional districts in Washington state are hosting competitive races on Tuesday. Washington’s open primary system allows the two candidates with the most votes to move on to the general election in November, irrespective of their party affiliations.

Currently, there is significant interest in these races due to the open primary format. This system encourages candidates to appeal to a broader range of voters, as party lines are less defined in this stage.

Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a Democrat from Washington, was seen participating in a Capitol Hill hearing on July 14. Her presence was captured by Anna Moneymaker of Getty Images, indicating ongoing engagement in legislative activities during this electoral period.