Indian-origin candidates are making their presence felt across the United States as the country prepares for the November 3 midterm elections.
At least 57 Indian-American candidates are in the fray for key positions at the national, state and local levels. The contests include prominent names such as Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio, Pramila Jayapal in Washington, among others.
The wide participation reflects the growing presence of the Indian-American community in US electoral politics.
One of the most closely watched contests is in Ohio, where Republican Ramaswamy is running for governor against Democrat Amy Acton. The Cincinnati-born biotech entrepreneur has the backing of President Donald Trump. His campaign focuses on tax cuts, affordable energy and education reforms.
In California, Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna is seeking re-election from the state’s 17th Congressional District, which includes parts of Silicon Valley. Khanna has been a vocal critic of President Donald Trump’s policies, describing them as “utterly destructive”. He has also expressed confidence that Democrats will prevail in the 2026 midterm elections and the 2028 presidential election.
Congresswoman Jayapal, who was born in Chennai, is also seeking another term from Washington’s 7th Congressional District. In 2020, she became the second Indian-American woman to be elected to the US House of Representatives.
Another prominent candidate is Democratic Congressman Ami Bera, a physician who is seeking re-election from California’s 3rd Congressional District. He will face Republican candidate Robb Tucker, a member of the Nevada County Board of Supervisors. The constituency covers parts of Placer, El Dorado and Nevada counties, as well as areas extending into Sacramento.
Meanwhile, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam is seeking re-election from Virginia’s 10th Congressional District. In 2024, he made history by becoming the first Indian-American elected to Congress from Virginia and the East Coast. The Democrat faces Republican challenger Dave Beckwith, a 30-year veteran of the US Air Force.
In New York, Saritha Komatireddy is contesting for the post of state Attorney General as the Republican nominee. A former assistant US attorney in the Eastern District of New York, she will challenge Democratic incumbent Letitia James. Komatireddy has received support from President Donald Trump, who had nominated her for a federal judgeship in 2020 during his first term.
The contest for local office is also drawing attention. Nithya Raman, an urban planner and member of the Los Angeles City Council representing District 4, is contesting the city’s mayoral election.
In Texas, Democratic candidate Pooja Sethi is running for the State House of Representatives from District 47. With experience in law, small business ownership and Democratic Party leadership, she is seeking to take her campaign to the state legislature.
In Florida, Pia Dandiya, a former high school principal, is the Democratic candidate from the state’s 22nd Congressional District. She faces Republican Casey Askar. A first-generation American, Dandiya has focused her campaign on education and affordability.
Another Indian-American candidate in the congressional race is Amish Shah, a physician and former Arizona state representative. Running as a Democrat from Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, Shah is set to face Republican Jay Feely, a former NFL kicker and sports broadcaster.
The strong presence of Indian-American candidates across these contests reflects the community’s growing participation in American electoral politics, with candidates seeking representation at the national, state and local levels.
Courtesy: Pb
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