U.S. Representative District 7 in Congressional District 7, Washington

2026 Primary Election

• David W. Blomstrom — Candidate for U.S. Representative in Seattle, WA

  David W. Blomstrom is a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, seeking to represent Washington's 7th Congressional District in the August 4, 2026 primary as a member of the Fifth Republic Party. A graduate of Western Washington University/Huxley in 1983 with a degree in applied ecology, his professional background includes work as a wildlife biologist for entities like the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, as well as a teacher in the Seattle school district. He is also a writer and website designer. Blomstrom has a history of political candidacies in Washington State, having previously run for Governor in 2016 and multiple times for the Seattle Public Schools board of directors (1999, 2007, 2015). He advocates for principles of independent, people-powered, anti-corruption, and civil campaigns.

• Pramila Jayapal — Incumbent U.S. Representative in West Seattle, WA

  Pramila Jayapal serves as the U.S. Representative for Washington's 7th Congressional District, encompassing most of Seattle. Born in India, she grew up internationally before coming to the U.S. at age 16, later attending Georgetown and Northwestern Universities. She holds the distinction of being the first South Asian American woman elected to the U.S. House and is a naturalized citizen. A committed progressive, she is Chair Emerita of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and serves on the House Budget, Foreign Affairs, and Judiciary Committees, where she is the first immigrant to serve as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration. She has introduced legislation on education and LGBTQI rural outreach. Jayapal, who resides in West Seattle, is seeking re-election in 2026.

• Nirav Sheth — CEO in Des Moines, WA

  Nirav Sheth, a Republican candidate for U.S. Representative in Washington's 7th Congressional District, is a Marine veteran, former police officer, and successful business owner. Born and raised in India, he immigrated to the U.S. in 2008, overcoming homelessness to achieve entrepreneurial success. He served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps as an aircraft mechanic and military police officer, followed by service as a police officer in Lakewood, Washington. Sheth is running to foster unity and create safe communities, strong infrastructure, and a bright future. His platform focuses on public safety, education reform emphasizing critical thinking, robust infrastructure investment, and advocating for legal immigration.

• Gwen Kirkland — Candidate for U.S. Representative in Seattle, WA

  Gwen Kirkland is a Democratic candidate running for U.S. Representative to represent Washington's 7th Congressional District in the 2026 election. She is campaigning for the primary, which is scheduled for August 4, 2026. Kirkland resides in Seattle, Washington, and will be competing against incumbent Pramila Jayapal, also a Democrat, as well as candidates from other parties, in the upcoming primary contest.