Who Is Running in Washington Congressional District 7th in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Pramila Jayapal
(Incumbent)Economy
HighRepresentative Jayapal voted against the Consolidated Appropriations Act and the National Defense Authorization Act, citing concerns over large Pentagon budgets at the expense of social programs for healthcare, education, and anti-poverty measures. She supports returning wealth from corporations and billionaires to working people, advocating for affordability and job stability. Jayapal has also introduced legislation to protect farmworkers, raise the federal minimum wage to $15, and supported the PRO Act to expand workers' rights.
Immigration
HighU.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal advocates for significant reforms to immigration enforcement, voting against DHS funding without guardrails and introducing an amendment to prevent ICE from detaining U.S. citizens, citing constitutional concerns. She supports the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act, aiming to protect civil rights in detention, along with pathways to citizenship, expanding visas, and the BRIDGE Act for Dreamers. Her stance is rooted in ensuring due process and ending what she describes as "lawlessness" by government agencies.
Healthcare
HighPramila Jayapal supports Medicare for All, viewing it as a morally imperative and positive vision for health insurance. She voted against the Consolidated Appropriations Act and the National Defense Authorization Act, stating that significant military funding could instead sustain healthcare subsidies for years and reinstate Medicaid funding for millions. She also co-introduced the bipartisan Advance Global Health Act to streamline global health reporting requirements.
Republican Candidate
No Republican candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Pramila Jayapal |
|---|---|
| Economy | Representative Jayapal voted against the Consolidated Appropriations Act and the National Defense Authorization Act, citing concerns over large Pentagon budgets at the expense of social programs for healthcare, education, and anti-poverty measures. She supports returning wealth from corporations and billionaires to working people, advocating for affordability and job stability. Jayapal has also introduced legislation to protect farmworkers, raise the federal minimum wage to $15, and supported the PRO Act to expand workers' rights. High |
| Immigration | U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal advocates for significant reforms to immigration enforcement, voting against DHS funding without guardrails and introducing an amendment to prevent ICE from detaining U.S. citizens, citing constitutional concerns. She supports the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act, aiming to protect civil rights in detention, along with pathways to citizenship, expanding visas, and the BRIDGE Act for Dreamers. Her stance is rooted in ensuring due process and ending what she describes as "lawlessness" by government agencies. High |
| Healthcare | Pramila Jayapal supports Medicare for All, viewing it as a morally imperative and positive vision for health insurance. She voted against the Consolidated Appropriations Act and the National Defense Authorization Act, stating that significant military funding could instead sustain healthcare subsidies for years and reinstate Medicaid funding for millions. She also co-introduced the bipartisan Advance Global Health Act to streamline global health reporting requirements. High |
| Climate & Energy | Pramila Jayapal strongly supports climate action and environmental protection. She has a 98% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters and co-authored the 100 By '50 Act, which aims to transition to renewable energy and prevent new pipelines. She advocates for protecting land, air, and water, viewing environmental protection as integral to broader progressive goals including fighting poverty. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Representative Pramila Jayapal supports abortion and reproductive rights. She has been endorsed by Reproductive Freedom for All. Jayapal has publicly shared her personal experience of having an abortion, explaining her decision was due to health history and the inability to have more children, emphasizing the excellent care she received. She highlights the importance of this personal decision. High |
| Foreign Policy | Pramila Jayapal supports Ukraine's security, voting for the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, which provided $60.1 billion in assistance. She opposes significant defense spending, voting against the Consolidated Appropriations Act in 2026 due to concerns about funding the Department of Defense with $838 billion while domestic needs remain unaddressed. Additionally, she voted against the Israel Security Assistance Support Act and advocates for repealing the 2001 AUMF to end prolonged military engagements. High |
| Education | Pramila Jayapal voted against the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which contained funding for education, because she believed it lacked critical guardrails to prevent illegal impoundments of funds. Despite her vote, she noted the bill provided critical funding and preserved programs like Title II-A grants. She also believes that early education provides a strong start, having a long-lasting positive impact on children and the community. High |
| Gun Policy | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
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