Seven out of nine candidates won seats in the US presidential election, which significantly increased the number of Indian Americans represented in Congress.

As the first Indian American elected to Congress from Virginia and the whole East Coast, Suhas Subramanyam stands out among the winners, demonstrating the increasing presence and impact of Indian Americans in American politics.

Here Is The List Of Indian-American Winners Of The US Polls 2024

Republican Mike Clancy lost to Virginia State Senator Suhas Subramanyam, a former White House advisor to President Barack Obama. In addition to being personal, his win represents the faith and confidence of Virginia’s 10th District.

“The people of Virginia’s 10th District have trusted me to take on the most difficult battles and produce results in Congress, and for that I am honored and humbled. I live in this district. This is where I got married, where my wife Miranda and I are raising our girls, and where our family is personally affected by the problems our community confronts. “I am honored to be able to continue serving this district in Washington,” Subramanyam said.

Ami Bera, a congressman in California who is very focused on healthcare, was re-elected in the 6th Congressional District, demonstrating his dedication to both bipartisan cooperation and affordable healthcare. Bera has been the oldest California congressman in the House of Representatives since 2013. His win demonstrates Sacramento County’s ongoing support for his initiatives.

Shri Thanedar’s successful constituent services and support of working families are shown by his reelection in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District by a wide majority. Serving his second term, Thanedar attributes his win to his team’s commitment to helping with tax, immigration, and veterans’ benefits. “I look forward to serving my constituents and making federal investments in local municipalities while contributing to mental health and small business legislation,” Thanedar said.

Jeremy Cooney’s victory in the 56th State Senate District in New York solidified his standing as a significant player in local politics. Cooney was first elected in 2020 and has gained appreciation for his leadership on the Transportation Committee and participation in the Monroe County Democratic Committee.

In Illinois’ 8th District, Raja Krishnamoorthi was re-elected for a fifth term, demonstrating his continued popularity with voters. Krishnamoorthi is a Harvard-educated attorney with extensive state experience, and his emphasis on nonpartisan issues has been warmly received by his people.

Both Pramila Jayapal and Ro Khanna, who represent firmly blue districts in Seattle and Silicon Valley, respectively, easily won seats. Jayapal’s victory in Washington’s 7th Congress District for her fifth term and Khanna’s victory in California’s 17th Congress District for a second term highlight their powerful congressional positions. The fact that Jayapal heads the Congressional Progressive Caucus and is the first South Asian American woman in the US House underscores her significant influence.

The story of growing Indian American representation in Congress is further supported by Dr. Amish Shah’s slim victory against his Republican incumbent in Arizona’s first congressional district. This pattern represents a wider acceptance and assimilation of Indian Americans within the American political system.

The “Samosa Caucus,” which had five members before, is now stronger as a result.

As American politics have become more diverse and Indian Americans’ influence has risen, the “Samosa Caucus” has also expanded. Their successes in a number of states not only honor their individual accomplishments but also demonstrate the increasing participation and representation of Indian Americans in determining American policy and the country’s destiny.