Calls for an end to the military assault on Iran and other nations
Independent candidate for U.S. House, Washington's 9th district; former Seattle City Councilmember
“We need an end to the military assault on Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and other nations.”
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Interview
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Candidate's positions as published on the candidate's Ballotpedia profile, drawing on the Candidate Connection survey and campaign materials; the page is undated, so the access date is used as the publication date. The statement comes from Sawant's campaign platform.
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Sawant's platform was published on her Ballotpedia candidate profile during her 2026 antiwar socialist campaign.
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Sawant placed third in the August 4 top-two primary and did not advance to the general election.
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Case context: Do they support the war in Iran?
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Why this label?
Sawant called directly for ending the military assault on Iran, a clear opposition position.
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