Washington 7th District
Pramila Jayapal (D) holds this seat and is running again. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
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Pramila Jayapal
Democrat · holds this seat today
FLiberty Score FOn the liberty side in 20 of 116 votes and bills.
Raised $2,920,967 since January 2025: 85% from people, 12% from PACs and other committees, 2% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov
Nirav Sheth
Republican · former Marine, police officer, restaurant owner
No gradeNo grade yetI have no votes in Congress to count for Sheth, and what Sheth has said and done settles only 3 of my principles. I went through it on October 27. A grade needs 4.
Raised $71,544 since January 2025: 92% from people, 8% the candidate’s own money. The filing at FEC.gov
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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.
Nirav Sheth, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Sheth, so the grade above comes from this list: what Sheth has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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Asked whether the US relationship with Israel is important, he answered that he is neutral.
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
Neutrality on the Israel relationship does not settle the free nations test.
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He chose the view that the United States has become too involved in others' policies and should focus on its own sovereignty unless in imminent danger.
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
A general restraint answer that names no ally, country or alliance does not settle the free nations test.
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He marked strongly agree that free enterprise and private property are essential to a productive economy.
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Backing free enterprise is with liberty on free markets.
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He marked strongly agree that people who can afford to pay more taxes should do so to relieve working families.
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Higher taxes on those better off is against liberty on free markets.
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Sheth backs a ballot initiative to keep girls' sports for female athletes.
“Pass the Protecting Fairness in Girls’ Sports initiative to preserve opportunity and safety for female athletes.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Keeping women's sport female is with liberty on equal rights.
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He marked strongly agree that biological males should not take part in women's sports or use women's spaces.
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Keeping women's sport female is on the with side of the anti woke measure.
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He marked strongly agree that Islamic terrorism is a threat to national security, naming no group or policy.
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
A general statement about terrorism does not name the Brotherhood, Hamas supporters or religious rule, so it does not settle the measure.
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Sheth says he supports securing the borders, together with streamlined legal immigration for workers.
“I will advocate for a balanced policy that upholds the nation’s sovereignty and ensures safety by securing the borders, while also recognizing the essential role of immigrants in the U.S. workforce.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Securing the border is on the with side of the border measure.
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Sheth says public safety includes working with federal efforts to remove violent illegal offenders.
“That includes coordination with federal efforts to remove violent illegal offenders from our communities.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Backing the removal of those who break the law is on the with side of the border measure.
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He marked strongly disagree on a statement supporting sanctuary cities.
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Opposing sanctuary policies is with liberty on borders.
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