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United States Representative, Congressional District No. 7

Result: Advanced — Pramila Jayapal (Democratic), Nirav Sheth (Republican)

Source: sos.wa.gov

Congressional District 7, Washington
My vote power: Above average

What does this office do?

  • Voting on how much you pay in federal income tax
  • Voting on Social Security, Medicare, and other federal programs
  • Voting on federal spending for roads, defense, and health care

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Gwen Kirkland

Did not advance

Democratic · lost

Gwen Kirkland is a Seattle resident and Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative in Washington's 7th Congressional District in the August 4, 2026 primary.

Records: Corporate Accountability 1 for, Labor Rights 1 for

Nirav Sheth

Advanced

Republican · advanced

Entrepreneur and former U.S. Marine aircraft mechanic and Lakewood police officer. Priorities include public safety and affordability for working families.

Pramila Jayapal

Advanced

Democratic · Incumbent · advanced

Pramila Jayapal founded OneAmerica and worked in global public health and development. She highlights health care access and a fair immigration system.

Records: Environment and Public Health 59 for, Civil Rights 23 for, Corporate Accountability 18 for,

Sources: cdn.kingcounty.gov · voter.votewa.gov · www2.sos.wa.gov