Six out of nine Indian American on Tuesday claimed their seats for the House of Representatives . This marks the increase the increase of influence of the "samosa caucus" in the in the Congress that currently comprises five Indian Americans – Ami Bera, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal and Shri Thanedar.
Indian-American lawyer Suhas Subramanyam created history by becoming the first from the community to be elected from Virginia and the entire East Coast.
Meanwhile, Dr Amish Shah is also leading by a slender margin against his Republican incumbent in the first Congressional District of Arizona.
List of Indian-American winners
Suhas Subramanyam
Virginia State Senator Subramanyan defeated Mike Clancy of the Republican Party. He previously served as a White House Advisor to President Barack Obama
"I am honoured and humbled that the people of Virginia's 10th District put their trust in me to take on the toughest fights and deliver results in Congress. This district is my home. I got married here, my wife Miranda and I are raising our daughters here, and the issues our community faces are personal to our family. It is an honour to continue serving this district in Washington," Subramanyam said.
Shri Thanedar
Congressman Shri Thanedar won the re-election in Michigan's 13th Congressional District, defeating Republican Martell Bivings by over 35 percentage points.
Thanedar, now serving his second term, credited his victory to his record of strong constituent services, support for working families, and advocacy for unions and reproductive freedom. He expressed pride in his team's efforts, highlighting their effectiveness in helping constituents with immigration, veterans' benefits, and tax issues. Thanedar looks forward to continuing his work, emphasizing federal investment in local municipalities and his contributions to mental health and small business legislation.
Ro Kahnna
Democratic Representative Ro Khanna has secured a second term in the US House, defeating Republican challenger Anita Chen in California's 17th Congressional District.
Khanna, first elected in 2016, represents a solidly blue district in Silicon Valley. The Associated Press declared his victory at 12:20 AM EST on November 6. Khanna, who serves on the House Armed Services and Oversight Committees, has held the district's seat, a Democratic stronghold since 1990, with ease.
Pramila Jayapal
Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal has won reelection to represent Washington’s 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House, marking her fifth term in office. First elected in 2016, Jayapal has represented the district, which includes Seattle and nearby areas, for nearly a decade.
A former Washington state senator, she made history as the first South Asian American woman in the US House and currently chairs the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
Ami Bera
Congressman Ami Bera won the California’s 6th Congressional District, which includes Sacramento County, in the US House of Representatives. He is on the senior most Congressman representing California since 2013.
A first-generation American and medical doctor, Bera has focused on expanding access to affordable healthcare. He serves as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific within the House Foreign Affairs Committee and on the House Intelligence Committee. Bera has built a reputation for bipartisan collaboration, advocating for policies that benefit his constituents over political agendas.
Raja Krishnamoorthi
Krishnamoorthi was ree-elected for a fifth term in Illinois’ 8th District.
Krishnamoorthi, first elected to Congress in 2016, is the ranking Democratic member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. A Harvard University-educated lawyer, he held posts for the state, including former deputy state treasurer. The district includes a small section on Chicago's northwest side as well as several west and northwest suburbs.
Indian-American lawyer Suhas Subramanyam created history by becoming the first from the community to be elected from Virginia and the entire East Coast.
Meanwhile, Dr Amish Shah is also leading by a slender margin against his Republican incumbent in the first Congressional District of Arizona.
List of Indian-American winners
Suhas Subramanyam
Virginia State Senator Subramanyan defeated Mike Clancy of the Republican Party. He previously served as a White House Advisor to President Barack Obama
"I am honoured and humbled that the people of Virginia's 10th District put their trust in me to take on the toughest fights and deliver results in Congress. This district is my home. I got married here, my wife Miranda and I are raising our daughters here, and the issues our community faces are personal to our family. It is an honour to continue serving this district in Washington," Subramanyam said.
Shri Thanedar
Congressman Shri Thanedar won the re-election in Michigan's 13th Congressional District, defeating Republican Martell Bivings by over 35 percentage points.
Thanedar, now serving his second term, credited his victory to his record of strong constituent services, support for working families, and advocacy for unions and reproductive freedom. He expressed pride in his team's efforts, highlighting their effectiveness in helping constituents with immigration, veterans' benefits, and tax issues. Thanedar looks forward to continuing his work, emphasizing federal investment in local municipalities and his contributions to mental health and small business legislation.
Ro Kahnna
Democratic Representative Ro Khanna has secured a second term in the US House, defeating Republican challenger Anita Chen in California's 17th Congressional District.
Khanna, first elected in 2016, represents a solidly blue district in Silicon Valley. The Associated Press declared his victory at 12:20 AM EST on November 6. Khanna, who serves on the House Armed Services and Oversight Committees, has held the district's seat, a Democratic stronghold since 1990, with ease.
Pramila Jayapal
Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal has won reelection to represent Washington’s 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House, marking her fifth term in office. First elected in 2016, Jayapal has represented the district, which includes Seattle and nearby areas, for nearly a decade.
A former Washington state senator, she made history as the first South Asian American woman in the US House and currently chairs the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
Ami Bera
Congressman Ami Bera won the California’s 6th Congressional District, which includes Sacramento County, in the US House of Representatives. He is on the senior most Congressman representing California since 2013.
A first-generation American and medical doctor, Bera has focused on expanding access to affordable healthcare. He serves as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific within the House Foreign Affairs Committee and on the House Intelligence Committee. Bera has built a reputation for bipartisan collaboration, advocating for policies that benefit his constituents over political agendas.
Raja Krishnamoorthi
Krishnamoorthi was ree-elected for a fifth term in Illinois’ 8th District.
Krishnamoorthi, first elected to Congress in 2016, is the ranking Democratic member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. A Harvard University-educated lawyer, he held posts for the state, including former deputy state treasurer. The district includes a small section on Chicago's northwest side as well as several west and northwest suburbs.
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