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2026 Race · Washington

U.S. House (District 7)

4 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 7) in Washington is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 4 candidates are on record: Pramila Jayapal (Democratic), Nirav Sheth (Republican), Gwen Kirkland (Democratic), and David Blomstrom (Fifth Republic Party). The seat is currently held by Pramila Jayapal (Democratic), who has served since January 2017, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Nirav Sheth

Republican

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Gwen Kirkland

Democratic

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David Blomstrom

Fifth Republic Party

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Incumbent's record this term

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Pramila Jayapal

Democratic · Since January 2017

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Foreign Affairs
  • the Budget
  • the Judiciary

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9432

    To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 and an Act to provide...

  • HR.8975

    All Students Count Act of 2026

2026 Washington U.S. House (District 7) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 7) in Washington in 2026?

Pramila Jayapal (Democratic), Nirav Sheth (Republican), Gwen Kirkland (Democratic), and David Blomstrom (Fifth Republic Party). Pramila Jayapal is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Washington U.S. House (District 7) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Washington and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Pramila Jayapal, a Democratic, currently represents Washington, serving since January 2017.

What committees does Pramila Jayapal serve on?

Pramila Jayapal serves on House Committee on Foreign Affairs, House Committee on the Budget, and House Committee on the Judiciary. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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