Nirav Sheth

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Nirav Sheth completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sheth's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-425988-2026-03-30\" id=\"heading-bio-425988-2026-03-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-425988-2026-03-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-425988-2026-03-30\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-425988-2026-03-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-425988-2026-03-30\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tNirav Sheth is a legal migrant from India, successful small business owner in Washington State, and currently a United States Congressional Candidate.\r\n<p>He was once a homeless college student, served in the Marines, assisted the liaison for the U.S. Border Patrol intelligence, served as a police officer in Lakewood, WA, and owns several small businesses.\r\n</p>\nHe firmly believes that unity and collaboration are the keys to a better society. His message is one of fighting for each other and not against each other by representing all citizens in the 7th congressional district and Washington State.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-425988-2026-03-30\" id=\"heading-key-message-425988-2026-03-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-425988-2026-03-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-425988-2026-03-30\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-425988-2026-03-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-425988-2026-03-30\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>As a legal immigrant, I understand how imperative it is to keep the U.S. the beacon of hope for all of those seeking a better life. Legal immigration has been and will continue to be the only way for successful integration into our great nation. I want to ensure that the most vulnerable coming into our country have access to the resources that they will need to start a new successful life here.</li><li>Parents play a pivotal role in their child's education, beginning within the home environment. Unfortunately, the emphasis on nurturing critical thinking abilities and fundamental education is gone from public schools. My aim is to restore authority over schools to the very communities that they cater to. By fostering a collaborative approach between parents, educators, and local communities, we can create an education system that focuses on the development of critical thinking skills, encourages independent thought, and ultimately prepares students for a better future.</li><li>We must make crime illegal in Washington State again and support our emergency services to the fullest. Law enforcement and fire departments play a vital role in maintaining public safety. Providing them with the necessary funding for better equipment will protect them and enhance their ability to respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies, safeguarding the well-being of our communities.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-425988-2026-03-30\" id=\"heading1-425988-2026-03-30\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-425988-2026-03-30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-425988-2026-03-30\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-425988-2026-03-30\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-425988-2026-03-30\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tLEGAL IMMIGRATION, BORDER SECURITY, INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDING, EDUCATION SYSTEM &amp; PUBILC SAFETY\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Nirav Sheth completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sheth's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-202755-2023-08-24\" id=\"heading-bio-202755-2023-08-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-202755-2023-08-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-202755-2023-08-24\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-202755-2023-08-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-202755-2023-08-24\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tNirav Sheth is a legal migrant from India, successful small business owner in Washington State, and currently a United States Congressional Candidate. \r\n<p>He was once a homeless college student, served in the Marines, assisted the liaison for the U.S. Border Patrol intelligence, served as a police officer in Lakewood, WA, and owns several small businesses.\r\n</p>\nHe firmly believes that unity and collaboration are the keys to a better society. His message is one of fighting for each other and not against each other by representing all citizens in the 8th congressional district and Washington State.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-202755-2023-08-24\" id=\"heading-key-message-202755-2023-08-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-202755-2023-08-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-202755-2023-08-24\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-202755-2023-08-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-202755-2023-08-24\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>As a legal immigrant, I understand how imperative it is to keep the U.S. the beacon of hope for all of those seeking a better life. Legal immigration has been and will continue to be the only way for successful integration into our great nation. I want to ensure that the most vulnerable coming into our country have access to the resources that they will need to start a new successful life here.</li><li>Parents play a pivotal role in their child's education, beginning within the home environment. Unfortunately, the emphasis on nurturing critical thinking abilities and fundamental education is gone from public schools. My aim is to restore authority over schools to the very communities that they cater to. By fostering a collaborative approach between parents, educators, and local communities, we can create an education system that focuses on the development of critical thinking skills, encourages independent thought, and ultimately prepares students for a better future.</li><li>We must make crime illegal in Washington State again and support our emergency services to the fullest. Law enforcement and fire departments play a vital role in maintaining public safety. Providing them with the necessary funding for better equipment will protect them and enhance their ability to respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies, safeguarding the well-being of our communities.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-202755-2023-08-24\" id=\"heading1-202755-2023-08-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-202755-2023-08-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-202755-2023-08-24\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-202755-2023-08-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-202755-2023-08-24\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tLEGAL IMMIGRATION, BORDER SECURITY, INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDING, EDUCATION SYSTEM &amp; PUBILC SAFETY \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-202755-2023-08-24\" id=\"heading2-202755-2023-08-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-202755-2023-08-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-202755-2023-08-24\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-202755-2023-08-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-202755-2023-08-24\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tBeing a United States Marine at 25 and holding the Eagle Globe &amp; Anchor insignia in my hand after completing training. It was and will be a historical event for me in this lifetime.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-202755-2023-08-24\" id=\"heading3-202755-2023-08-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-202755-2023-08-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-202755-2023-08-24\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was your very first job? How long did you have it?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-202755-2023-08-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-202755-2023-08-24\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tProject Purchase Officer for Nirma Industries in Ahmedabad India for 1 year . \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-202755-2023-08-24\" id=\"heading4-202755-2023-08-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-202755-2023-08-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-202755-2023-08-24\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIf you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-202755-2023-08-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-202755-2023-08-24\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tIRONMAN\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-202755-2023-08-24\" id=\"heading5-202755-2023-08-24\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-202755-2023-08-24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-202755-2023-08-24\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is something that has been a struggle in your life?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-202755-2023-08-24\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-202755-2023-08-24\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tWATCHING OTHER PEOPLE AROUND ME LOOSING MORAL AND ETHICAL VALUES FOR MONEY\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nNirav Sheth completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sheth's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Nirav Sheth is a legal migrant from India, successful small business owner in Washington State, and currently a United States Congressional Candidate. He was once a homeless college student, served in the Marines, assisted the liaison for the U.S. Border Patrol intelligence, served as a police officer in Lakewood, WA, and owns several small businesses. He firmly believes that unity and collaboration are the keys to a better society. His message is one of fighting for each other and not against each other by representing all citizens in the 7th congressional district and Washington State. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? As a legal immigrant, I understand how imperative it is to keep the U.S. the beacon of hope for all of those seeking a better life. Legal immigration has been and will continue to be the only way for successful integration into our great nation. I want to ensure that the most vulnerable coming into our country have access to the resources that they will need to start a new successful life here. Parents play a pivotal role in their child's education, beginning within the home environment. Unfortunately, the emphasis on nurturing critical thinking abilities and fundamental education is gone from public schools. My aim is to restore authority over schools to the very communities that they cater to. By fostering a collaborative approach between parents, educators, and local communities, we can create an education system that focuses on the development of critical thinking skills, encourages independent thought, and ultimately prepares students for a better future. We must make crime illegal in Washington State again and support our emergency services to the fullest. Law enforcement and fire departments play a vital role in maintaining public safety. Providing them with the necessary funding for better equipment will protect them and enhance their ability to respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies, safeguarding the well-being of our communities. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? LEGAL IMMIGRATION, BORDER SECURITY, INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDING, EDUCATION SYSTEM & PUBILC SAFETY\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.\n\n\nNirav Sheth completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sheth's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Nirav Sheth is a legal migrant from India, successful small business owner in Washington State, and currently a United States Congressional Candidate. He was once a homeless college student, served in the Marines, assisted the liaison for the U.S. Border Patrol intelligence, served as a police officer in Lakewood, WA, and owns several small businesses. He firmly believes that unity and collaboration are the keys to a better society. His message is one of fighting for each other and not against each other by representing all citizens in the 8th congressional district and Washington State. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? As a legal immigrant, I understand how imperative it is to keep the U.S. the beacon of hope for all of those seeking a better life. Legal immigration has been and will continue to be the only way for successful integration into our great nation. I want to ensure that the most vulnerable coming into our country have access to the resources that they will need to start a new successful life here. Parents play a pivotal role in their child's education, beginning within the home environment. Unfortunately, the emphasis on nurturing critical thinking abilities and fundamental education is gone from public schools. My aim is to restore authority over schools to the very communities that they cater to. By fostering a collaborative approach between parents, educators, and local communities, we can create an education system that focuses on the development of critical thinking skills, encourages independent thought, and ultimately prepares students for a better future. We must make crime illegal in Washington State again and support our emergency services to the fullest. Law enforcement and fire departments play a vital role in maintaining public safety. Providing them with the necessary funding for better equipment will protect them and enhance their ability to respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies, safeguarding the well-being of our communities. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? LEGAL IMMIGRATION, BORDER SECURITY, INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDING, EDUCATION SYSTEM & PUBILC SAFETY What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? Being a United States Marine at 25 and holding the Eagle Globe & Anchor insignia in my hand after completing training. It was and will be a historical event for me in this lifetime. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? Project Purchase Officer for Nirma Industries in Ahmedabad India for 1 year . If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? IRONMAN What is something that has been a struggle in your life? WATCHING OTHER PEOPLE AROUND ME LOOSING MORAL AND ETHICAL VALUES FOR MONEY\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}, {"question": "Campaign website", "answer_html": "<p>Sheth's campaign website stated the following:\n</p>\n<div style=\"height:400px;overflow:scroll;border:1px solid gray;margin:20px;padding:10px;\">\n<table data-nosnippet=\"\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none;background-color: transparent; auto; ;\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"border:none; color:#B2B7F2;font-size:35px;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 10px 3px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">“\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; padding: 4px 10px;\" valign=\"top\">\n<p><b>Join The Fight to Unite</b>\n</p><p><big><b>Issues That Matter To You</b></big>\n</p><p><br/>\nStrong Infrastructure\n</p><p>Infrastructure is a critical foundation for a thriving economy. By investing in stronger and safer transportation systems, ensuring the resilience of our electric grid, and providing support for small businesses, we can create a conducive environment for economic growth.\n</p><p><br/>\nImmigration\n</p><p>As an Immigrant, I know that legal immigration not only ensures a successful integration into our great nation but also upholds the values of fairness, opportunity, and diversity that make the U.S. a beacon of hope for those seeking a better life.\n</p><p><br/>\nPublic Safety\n</p><p>Supporting our emergency services and making crime illegal again in Washington State is crucial. By providing adequate funding and better equipment, we can ensure the safety of our communities and enable law enforcement and fire departments to respond effectively to emergencies.\n</p><p><br/>\nEducation\n</p><p>Collaborating with parents, educators, and local communities is key to creating an education system that prioritizes critical thinking skills and independent thought. Together, we can ensure a brighter future for our students.\n<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_3-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-3\">[3]</a></sup>\n</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; color: #B2B7F2; font-size: 35px; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: right; padding: 10px 1px;\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"20\">”\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"cquotecite\" colspan=\"3\" style=\"border: none; padding-right: 4%\"><cite style=\"font-style: normal;font-size: smaller; float: right;\">—Nirav Sheth’s campaign website (2024)<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-4\"><a href=\"#cite_note-4\">[4]</a></sup></cite>\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n</div>", "answer_text": "Sheth's campaign website stated the following:\n“ Join The Fight to Unite Issues That Matter To You Strong Infrastructure Infrastructure is a critical foundation for a thriving economy. By investing in stronger and safer transportation systems, ensuring the resilience of our electric grid, and providing support for small businesses, we can create a conducive environment for economic growth. Immigration As an Immigrant, I know that legal immigration not only ensures a successful integration into our great nation but also upholds the values of fairness, opportunity, and diversity that make the U.S. a beacon of hope for those seeking a better life. Public Safety Supporting our emergency services and making crime illegal again in Washington State is crucial. By providing adequate funding and better equipment, we can ensure the safety of our communities and enable law enforcement and fire departments to respond effectively to emergencies. Education Collaborating with parents, educators, and local communities is key to creating an education system that prioritizes critical thinking skills and independent thought. Together, we can ensure a brighter future for our students. [3] ” —Nirav Sheth’s campaign website (2024) [4]"}]