WA House District 7

Pramila JayapalD

Candidate for WA House

85SIGNAL

Pramila Jayapal (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Washington's 7th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2017. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027. Jayapal served as the chairwoman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus from 2019 to 2025.On her campaign website, Jayapal highlighted her support for legislation to enact Medicare for All, expand affordable housing access, and make it easier to form a union. Upon taking office in 2017, Jayapal became the first Indian-American woman to serve in the United States Congress. In the119th Congress, Jayapal served on the Budget Committee,Foreign Affairs Committee, and the Judiciary Committee. Jayapal is a formerDemocraticmember of the Washington State Senate, representing District 37from 2014 to 2016. Before serving in elected office, Jayapal founded and directed OneAmerica, an organization founded after September 11, 2001, that sought to "[build] leadership and organizes grassroots leaders and our allies in key areas in Washington state to push for policy change, mobilize civic engagement in our communities and advocate for systems that welcome and include immigrants at every level."

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Nirav ShethR

Candidate for WA House

55SIGNAL

Nirav Sheth (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Washington's 7th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.