The first round of the all-party primary election was held yesterday in Washington State’s 7th Congressional District in the United States. In this election, the two candidates who receive the highest number of votes, regardless of their political party, will qualify for the general election scheduled for November.Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal won the primary with an impressive 83.3% of the vote. She has now secured another victory after serving as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for five consecutive terms.Former police officer and businessman Nirav Sheth, a Republican candidate, finished in second place with 10.8% of the vote, earning a place in the November general election.Pramila Jayapal made history in 2016 by becoming the first Indian-American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Born in Chennai, India, she moved to the United States at the age of 16 to study at Georgetown University. Two Indian-American candidates have officially entered the race for the upcoming U.S. Congressional elections. Their participation reflects the growing influence of the Indian-American community in American politics. Stay updated with the latest election news, candidate profiles, and campaign developments. Nirav Sheth was born and raised in Ahmedabad, India. He moved to the United States in 2008 to study computer and electrical engineering. In 2011, he joined the U.S. Navy as an aircraft mechanic before entering public service and politics.
