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Democrat
Brent Hennrich
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Washington
WA-03 primary: 1st place
$38.4K
AUG 8, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — WA-03 primary: 1st place
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
0%chance to win
$38.4KAUG 8, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleCinema industry professional
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationWashington
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BackgroundCinema industry professional
EducationBenson Polytechnic High School (Portland, Oregon)
Notable personal detailsBrent William Hennrich is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. He has worked in the cinema industry, including leadership roles related to opening new multiplex theaters, and later worked for Christie Digital Systems on cinema technology implementations. He moved to Vancouver, Washington in 2001.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports raising taxes on the wealthiest (including a minimum tax for billionaires), cracking down on tax loopholes, and providing tax relief for the middle class while expanding social safety nets and public programs.
Healthcare
Supports universal healthcare and will vote for reforms that move the U.S. toward universal coverage while fighting to lower prescription drug prices and protect rural hospitals.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate calls for dismantling ICE, opposes additional ICE funding, supports investing in comprehensive immigration reform, and prioritizes family- and community-centered immigration solutions. He also states he would pursue prosecution of ICE agents accused of wrongdoing.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports unfettered access to reproductive care and opposes restrictions or hurdles to abortion; argues no uncrossable lines should be drawn around potential medical situations and that all avenues of reproductive care must be accessible at all times.
Climate & Energy
Supports transitioning away from drilling, digging, and fracking toward renewable electricity (solar, wind) while also considering nuclear options; favors bolstering Clean Air and Clean Water Acts; opposes punitive measures like a gas tax and instead supports tax credits and incentives for solar panels and electric vehicles.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports the right to own firearms while backing multiple significant gun-safety measures including a safe-storage law, enhanced background checks and closing the gun-show loophole, and a federal red-flag law plus a registry.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 4, 2026
Brent Hennrich is in the news as one of the candidates in Washington’s 4th Congressional District race, where the crowded 2026 top-two primary is now advancing toward the next round. The district is open because Rep. Dan Newhouse is retiring after six terms, making the contest more competitive. Recent coverage also places the race in a broader battleground environment, with Republicans facing criticism over the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its Medicaid and food stamp cuts.
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Articles
SSSpokane Spokesman-Review2 months ago
Spin Control: Primary offers most choice in candidates, if voters will participate
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SSFGATE2 months ago
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Washington state's primary
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AABC17News.com2 months ago
It was supposed to be Trump’s big legislative achievement. It could be a weapon for Democrats to win in the midterms
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Latest Polls
WA-03 primary: 1st place
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Brent Hennrich currently averages 12.5%, ranking second in this race, 12.0 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 12.5%Position: secondMargin: -12.0 ptsLatest poll: 11.0% (Jul 8 - 10)Polls included: 2
Average recalculated from polls through Jul 8 - 10.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$258.8K
$194.1K
$129.4K
$64.7K
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$99.3K
$598.67
$98.7K
$4.1K
Cycle 2024
$498.08
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$1.3K
$149.46
Cycle 2026
$258.8K
$17.8K
$242.2K
$12.7K
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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