Pramila Jayapal
Prefers Democratic Party · Washington · 2026 · IncumbentRunning for U.S. House, WA-7, Washington
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Guarantee healthcare as a human right through the Medicare for All Act
- Expand affordable housing and make public colleges and universities free for families earning up to $125,000
- Raise the minimum wage and pursue economic changes through the Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act
Biography
Jayapal founded and led OneAmerica, describing it as the largest immigration advocacy organization in Washington state, and spent nearly a decade in global health work at PATH, per the campaign site. Born in India, she came to the United States alone at age 16 and has represented Washington's 7th Congressional District since 2017 after previously serving in the state Senate, per the campaign site.
Key voting record
- Voted no on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the 2025 tax-and-spending package, which passed the House 218-214 in July 2025. Opposed
- Voted no on the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2026, which passed the House 231-196 in September 2025. Opposed
- Voted no on the November 2025 funding agreement that ended the government shutdown, which passed the House 222-209 in November 2025. Opposed
- Voted no on the September 2025 stopgap funding bill, which passed the House 217-212 in September 2025. Opposed
- Voted no on the March 2025 full-year stopgap funding bill, which passed the House 217-213 in March 2025. Opposed
On the ballot
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