Kshama Sawant
Independent
U.S. House — Washington (WA-09)
— 2026
Biography
# Kshama Sawant Kshama Sawant is an Indian-American economist and socialist politician who served on the Seattle City Council from 2014 to 2024, where she was the first elected member of Socialist Alternative. Running as an Independent, she is seeking election to the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington's 9th Congressional District.
Source: Wikipedia
Campaign Finances
$754,222
Total Raised
$752,358
Total Spent
$1,864
Cash on Hand
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Primary Results
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Smith | 67,095 | 47.2% |
| Doug Basler | 31,070 | 21.9% |
| Kshama Sawant | 24,583 | 17.3% |
| Melissa Chaudhry | 17,811 | 12.5% |
| Jacob Perasso | 1,588 | 1.1% |