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Pramila Jayapal

U.S. House, Washington Congressional District 7

  • 2026
  • Washington
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  • Incumbent
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U.S. House, Washington Congressional District 7

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    In the news

    1. The Daily (UW)

      Rep. Pramila Jayapal sweeps in reelection to WA-07, joins Democrats in winning night

      Jayapal won reelection over Nirav Sheth in a landslide, thanking every organizer, volunteer and voter who made it possible.

    2. Hindustan Times

      Pramila Jayapal, Indian-American Democrat seeking sixth term to represent Washington’s 7th Congressional District

      Seeking a sixth term against Republican Nirav Sheth, Jayapal is running on immigration policy, health care reform and workers’ rights.

    3. KIRO 7 News

      Jayapal and Sanders demand Meta respond to reports of content restriction

      Jayapal and Sen. Bernie Sanders pressed Meta to answer reports it restricted Lula's campaign ads ahead of Brazil's runoff.

    4. India West

      Khanna, Jayapal GOP Challengers Hold About $5,000 Each

      Jayapal, who won 83.8% in the Aug. 4 primary, had $1.77M on hand; GOP nominee Nirav Sheth reported about $5,000.

    5. The Seattle Times

      Seattle Times endorsements, WA general election 2026: 7th Congressional District

      The Seattle Times editorial board endorsed Jayapal for another term, calling her a 'stalwart defender of the Constitution.'

    Checked Nov 5, 2026

    Candidate briefing

    Pramila Jayapal represents Washington’s 7th Congressional District and has been a leading progressive voice in the House Democratic Caucus. An immigrant, organizer, and former state senator, she has pushed Medicare for All, immigration reform, and corporate accountability.

    She won reelection on November 3, defeating Republican Nirav Sheth, according to NBC News projections.

    Why Political Revolution supports her: she builds progressive power inside Congress without losing sight of the movements that make change possible.

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