👤 About Kshama Sawant
Kshama Sawant is a Independent candidate for U.S. House, District 9 in Washington’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, KSHAMA FOR CONGRESS, is registered in SEATTLE, WA, with PONATH, SONJA listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $647K raised, $607K spent, and $40K in cash on hand. The committee reports $19K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Democratic D. Adam Smith.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$647K
Cash on hand$40K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 9
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IND · $647K raised
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2026 candidate profile
Kshama Sawant
IND · Challenger
Running for: Washington House District 09
FEC pending
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Biography
Kshama Sawant is a Independent candidate for U.S. House, District 9 in Washington’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, KSHAMA FOR CONGRESS, is registered in SEATTLE, WA, with PONATH, SONJA listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $647K raised, $607K spent, and $40K in cash on hand. The committee reports $19K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Democratic D. Adam Smith.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
FEC filing
FEC IDH6WA09082
OfficeWashington House District 09
PartyIND
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — Washington District 09
Primary: Aug 4, 2026 (5 weeks ago)
· General: November 3, 2026
Top-two primary — top two finishers advance regardless of party.