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Jayapal and Sheth Set Up November Washington House Contest
Pramila Jayapal and Nirav Sheth will compete for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
They both advanced from Washington state’s August primary.
Jayapal received 83.3% of the primary vote, and Sheth received 10.8%.
Another Democrat, Gwen Kirkland, received 3.4%.
The general election is scheduled for November 3.
Both Jayapal and Sheth are Indian-American.
Jayapal is seeking another term representing the district, which includes most of Seattle.
She has focused on issues such as healthcare and immigration.
Pramila Jayapal and Republican Nirav Sheth advanced from Washington’s August primary to the November 3 general election.
Jayapal received 83.3% of the vote, while Sheth received 10.8%; Democrat Gwen Kirkland received 3.4%.
The candidates are both Indian-American and will contest Washington’s 7th Congressional District, which includes most of Seattle and nearby communities.
Jayapal, first elected to the House in 2016, is seeking a sixth term and is currently serving her fifth.
Her stated legislative priorities include immigration, healthcare, workers’ rights and economic inequality.
- Who
- Pramila Jayapal and Republican challenger Nirav Sheth, both Indian-American candidates.
- What
- They advanced from the primary and will compete for Washington’s 7th Congressional District seat.
- Where
- Washington state’s 7th Congressional District, including most of Seattle and surrounding communities.
- When
- The primary was in August; the general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
- Why
- Jayapal is seeking a sixth term in the U.S. House.
Key facts
- District
- Washington’s 7th Congressional District
- General election
- November 3, 2026
- Jayapal primary vote
- 83.3%
- Sheth primary vote
- 10.8%
- Gwen Kirkland primary vote
- 3.4%
- Jayapal first elected
- 2016
- Jayapal's current term
- Fifth
Sources
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