Indian-American candidates in US midterms: Key races, latest polling & what's at stake
From Ro Khanna's re-election bid in Silicon Valley to Vivek Ramaswamy's gubernatorial contest in Ohio, Indian-American politicians are competing in some of the most closely watched congressional, statewide and mayoral electionson November 3.
Indian-Americans are making waves in the upcoming US midterm elections on November 3. Four Indian-origin Democrats - Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal, Ami Bera and Suhas Subramanyam - are vying for re-election to the House of Representatives.
Ro Khanna, representing California's 17th Congressional District, is seeking a sixth term. The district, home to Silicon Valley, has consistently favored Democrats. Khanna, a progressive voice on economic policy, technology and foreign affairs, faces Republican Ritesh Tandon.
Pramila Jayapal, from Washington's 7th Congressional District, is also up for re-election. The district includes Seattle and surrounding communities. Jayapal, the first South Asian American woman elected to Congress, faces Republican Nirav Sheth. She has been a vocal critic of Trump's immigration policies and has championed healthcare and economic inequality issues.
Ami Bera, a long-serving Indian-American member of Congress from California's 3rd Congressional District, is also running for re-election. He faces Republican Robb Tucker. Bera, who has served in Congress since 2009, has been an influential voice on issues such as climate action and education.
Outside Congress, Indian-American candidates are competing for attorney-general positions, mayoralties and state legislature seats. These races could determine the level of influence Indian-American lawmakers will have in Washington and state governments.
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