US midterms: Vivek Ramaswamy loses Ohio governor's race; how Ro Khanna, Pia Dandiya and others fared
Vivek Ramaswamy's defeat in the Ohio governor’s race leaves Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley as the only Indian-origin politicians to have served as US state governors. Several Indian-Americans won or led congressional races, while Senate candidate Shiva Ayyadurai lost to Ed Markey.
In the aftermath of the US midterms, several Indian-origin candidates made notable strides in various races. Vivek Ramaswamy, despite receiving full backing from President Donald Trump, lost the Ohio governor's race, marking the end of a unique streak as the third Indian-origin governor. However, Ro Khanna secured a decisive victory in California's 17th Congressional District, while Pia Dandiya triumphed in Florida's 22nd Congressional District, both representing Indian-Americans.
In Washington's 7th District, Pramila Jayapal also won decisively. Independent candidate Shiva Ayyadurai, the only Indian-origin candidate in a US Senate race, contested against Democratic Senator Ed Markey in Massachusetts, where Markey is projected to retain his seat. These victories reflect a broader wave of anti-Republican sentiment, as Democrats have seized control of both chambers of Congress, marking a significant electoral rebuke of Trump and his policies.
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