Earlier this year, I joined members of Washington and Oregon's congressional delegations in urging the Trump administration to prepare for what we feared could be a dangerous wildfire season.

With a historic low snowpack, worsening drought conditions, and concerns about federal staffing and funding cuts, we warned that the Pacific Northwest faced a heightened risk of severe wildfires. We called on the Departments of the Interior, Agriculture, and NOAA to coordinate with state, local, and Tribal partners to:

Today I am reaching out with a message from my colleague, Rep. Marie Glusenkamp Perez.

Marie represents Washington's 3rd Congressional District. She brings a real, working family perspective to Congress as a small business owner in the trades and as a mom to a young son. Marie knows firsthand how tough it has been to navigate this economy — worries about the rising cost of essentials like child care, gas, and medicine guide her policymaking and priorities.

While the results are not final, I am confident that I will advance to the general election in November. Tens of thousands of voters have made their voices heard in Northwest Washington and have participated in our democracy. Thank you for making your voices heard.