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6 Indian-Americans who won in US Elections 2024
Six out of nine Indian Americans have secured victories in the U.S. House of Representatives elections, bolstering the influence of the "Samosa Caucus" in Congress
Harshvardhan Jaiman | Nov 07, 2024, 11:20 AM IST
1.Raja Krishnamoorthi
Raja Krishnamoorthi, an Indian-American businessman, politician, and attorney born in New Delhi and raised in Illinois, secured re-election with 56.3% of the votes, defeating Republican Mark Rice. He has made history as the first Indian-American or South Asian to serve as Ranking Member or Chair of a full U.S. Congressional committee.
2.Shri Thanedar
Congressman Shri Thanedar, born in Belgaum, Karnataka, secured re-election in Michigan's 13th Congressional District with 68.3% of the votes, defeating Republican Martell Bivings. Thanedar, who previously served in the Michigan House of Representatives, expressed pride in his team's effectiveness in addressing constituents' concerns, including immigration issues, visas, veterans benefits, and tax returns.
3.Ami Bera
Congressman Ami Bera, a first-generation American and medical doctor, won re-election in California's 6th Congressional District, continuing his tenure since 2013. As a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs and Intelligence Committees, Bera focuses on healthcare access, bipartisan collaboration, and Indo-Pacific relations, prioritising constituent needs over political agendas.
4.Suhas Subramanyam
Suhas Subramanyam, an Indian-American lawyer with roots in Bengaluru and Chennai, won Virginia's 10th District with 52.1% of the votes, defeating his Republican rival. In a statement on X, he expressed gratitude to his constituents and reaffirmed his commitment to serving the district where he has built his family and career.
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5.Ro Khanna
Ro Khanna, an Indian-American lawyer with roots in Punjab, won re-election to the U.S. House for California's 17th Congressional District, defeating Republican challenger Anita Chen. This victory secures Khanna's second term as a representative, a position he has held since 2017.
6.Pramila Jayapal
Pramila Jayapal, the first Indian-American woman to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, secured a landslide victory with 85% of the votes, defeating Dan Alexander in Washington's 7th congressional district. First elected to Congress in 2016, Jayapal has continued to strengthen her position, with this latest win marking another significant milestone in her political career.
