Federal
U.S. Representative, 7th District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A U.S. representative votes on federal laws and the federal budget in the U.S. House.
Taxes & budget
Pramila JayapalPrefers Democratic Party
- Sponsored a wealth tax on ultra-millionaires.
Nirav ShethPrefers Republican Party
- Opposes the Climate Commitment Act, calling it a hidden tax.
- Opposes removing the 1% cap on property tax growth.
Public safety
Pramila JayapalPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Nirav ShethPrefers Republican Party
- Supports restoring police pursuits on reasonable suspicion (I-2113).
- Supports working with federal efforts to deport violent offenders.
Education
Pramila JayapalPrefers Democratic Party
- Sponsored the College for All Act for tuition-free college.
Nirav ShethPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Housing
Pramila JayapalPrefers Democratic Party
- Sponsored the Housing is a Human Right Act.
Nirav ShethPrefers Republican Party
- Pledges more affordable housing to reduce homelessness.
Economy & jobs
Pramila JayapalPrefers Democratic Party
- Sponsored the PRO Act to make union organizing easier.
- Sponsored a bill raising the federal minimum wage to $15.
Nirav ShethPrefers Republican Party
- Pledges to reduce regulations on small businesses.
Roads & infrastructure
Pramila JayapalPrefers Democratic Party
No documented position found.
Nirav ShethPrefers Republican Party
- Supports upgrading the power grid against foreign attacks.
Health & human services
Pramila JayapalPrefers Democratic Party
- Sponsored the Medicare for All Act.
Nirav ShethPrefers Republican Party
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Pramila JayapalPrefers Democratic Party
- Sponsored bipartisan bills banning congressional stock trading.
- Authored a War Powers Resolution on the Iran war.
Nirav ShethPrefers Republican Party
- Proposes streamlining legal immigration for people seeking to work.
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