Nirav
Sheth
Republican businessman and Marine veteran challenging incumbent Pramila Jayapal in Washington's 7th Congressional District (2026)
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- positions
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Background
Nirav Sheth is the Republican candidate challenging Democratic incumbent Pramila Jayapal in Washington's 7th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026, general election. Born and raised in Ahmedabad, India, he came to the United States in 2008 as a student of computer and electrical engineering. 1510
Sheth served in the U.S. Marines for four years as an aircraft mechanic and military police officer, then worked as a Lakewood, Washington, police officer from May to October 2017, reportedly resigning due to injuries sustained during military service. He is also described as the owner of several small businesses in Pierce County, Washington. 5101
His educational background includes an associate degree in electrical engineering from Government Polytechnic Institute, Dahod (2006), an associate degree from Arizona Western College (2014), and a bachelor's degree in computer science from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. 110
Sheth previously ran for Congress in Washington's 8th District in 2023 before shifting his campaign to District 7. He has no prior elected office. He resides in Pierce County, Washington. 514
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 7, Washington
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- shethforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 12newsSheth's pro-legal-immigration website statement highlighted amid H-1B backlash in GOP
A news report quoted Sheth's campaign website: 'As an Immigrant, I know that legal immigration not only ensures a successful integration into our great nation but also upholds the values of fairness, opportunity, and diversity that make the US a beacon of hope.' The report did not specify when the statement was first posted.
Indian-American Republicans run amid H-1B backlash in GOP · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsFirstpost profiles Sheth's platform: fiscal responsibility, public safety, tech and trade-school support
A profile reported Sheth's campaign proposals including balanced budgets without cutting essential services or raising taxes, federal investment in Washington, technology and AI innovation, trade-school and apprenticeship support, review of the state Climate Commitment tax, senior property-tax relief, and investigations of alleged government waste or fraud.
Born in Gujarat and trained as US Marine, Republican Nirav Sheth takes on Pramila Jayapal in 2026 midterms · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16endorsementWashington State Republican Party endorses Sheth among ten congressional candidates
At a state committee meeting, the Washington State Republican Party (WAGOP) endorsed Sheth along with nine other congressional candidates ahead of the November 2026 general election.
WAGOP Endorses Ten Congressional Candidates as 2026 General Election Nears · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 21newsWashington Secretary of State certifies statewide primary results including WA-07
The Washington Secretary of State certified statewide primary results on August 21, confirming Sheth and Jayapal as the two general-election candidates in the 7th Congressional District.
Primary election outcomes and shaping the future of policy ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 4newsNirav Sheth advances to general election in WA-07 top-two primary
Under Washington's top-two primary system, Sheth advanced to the November general election. He received 21,282 votes (9.82%), behind incumbent Rep. Pramila Jayapal's 182,844 (84.36%).
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Nov. 3 ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Pierce County Republican Party officialListed as an endorsement on Sheth's iVoterGuide profile; no date found. ivoterguide.com
- Washington State Republican Party (WAGOP) officialEndorsed at a state committee meeting in Bothell; announcement published September 4, 2026. WAGOP said the endorsement occurred in mid-August 2026. wagop.org
- Mason County Republican Party officialListed as an endorsement on Sheth's iVoterGuide profile; no date found. ivoterguide.com
- Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Voter organizationListed as a Gun Sense Candidate distinction on Sheth's iVoterGuide profile. Moms Demand Action clarifies this distinction is not an endorsement by Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund or its volunteer networks. ivoterguide.com
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $12K
- Spent
- $11K
- Cash on hand
- $5,044
As of Jul 22, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4WA08147(opens in a new tab)
Sources 11
- [1] Indian-American Republicans run amid H-1B backlash in GOP(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] Born in Gujarat and trained as US Marine, Republican Nirav Sheth takes on Pramila Jayapal in 2026 midterms(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [3] Primary election outcomes and shaping the future of policy ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [4] Here's everything you need to know ahead of Nov. 3 ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [5] WAGOP Endorses Ten Congressional Candidates as 2026 General Election Nears(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [6] WAGOP Endorses a Slate of Ten Congressional Candidates as Election Day Nears - Washington State Republican Party(opens in a new tab) Sep 4, 2026
- [7] Nirav Sheth - Candidate Profile(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2026
- [8] Nirav Sheth — US House Candidate: Record & Positions ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 3, 2026
- [9] Meet Nirav - Nirav Sheth(opens in a new tab) Jan 18, 2026
- [10] Home - Nirav Sheth(opens in a new tab) Jan 17, 2026
- [11] Nirav Sheth — official campaign website(opens in a new tab)