Kshama Sawant

Independent

Leader of Workers Strike Back

Seattle, WA

Last updated July 3, 2026

What is Kshama Sawant running for?

Kshama Sawant is not currently running for office on Civoren.

Most recent race: U.S. Representative District 9
Party: Independent
Location: Seattle, WA
Current role: Leader of Workers Strike Back

How much has Kshama Sawant raised?

Kshama Sawant's campaign has reported raising $645,401 and spending $607,494 to the Federal Election Commission.

Total raised: $645,401
Total spent: $607,494
Campaign committee: KSHAMA FOR CONGRESS

Kshama Sawant is a socialist and former Seattle City Council member, born in Pune, India in 1973. She holds a Ph.D in economics and previously taught at Seattle Central Community College. During her decade on the City Council (2014-2023), she championed a $15 minimum wage, the Amazon Tax, and various renters' rights. Sawant announced her 2026 campaign for the U.S. House in Washington's 9th Congressional District as an independent, challenging incumbent Adam Smith. She is running to represent working people, advocating to shut down ICE, end military aid to Israel, implement free healthcare for all by taxing the rich, and establish national rent control.

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