Historic Win for Indian Americans in US House of Representatives

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

• Indian Americans in the US House increased from five to six members.
• Suhas Subramanyam made history by winning from Virginia as the first Indian American.
• All existing Indian American members were re-elected.
• Shri Thanedar secured his second consecutive win from Michigan’s 13th District.
• Raja Krishnamoorthi won his fifth consecutive term in Illinois’ 8th District.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Six Indian Americans have secured seats in the US House of Representatives, raising their representation from five to six. In Virginia, lawyer Suhas Subramanyam made history as the first Indian American elected from the state and the entire East Coast. Subramanyam, currently a Virginia State Senator, defeated Republican Mike Clancy.

“It is an honor to serve Virginia’s 10th District,” said Subramanyam, expressing gratitude for the community’s trust. He previously served as a White House Advisor under President Obama and is well-known in the Indian American community.

Subramanyam’s victory adds him to the ‘Samosa Caucus’ in Congress, which already includes Ami Bera, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal, and Shri Thanedar. All five members were re-elected, with Shri Thanedar winning in Michigan’s 13th District for the second time and Raja Krishnamoorthi winning Illinois’ 8th District for the fifth time.

“Despite challenges, my mission is to support families pursuing their dreams,” Krishnamoorthi shared. Dr. Ami Bera was re-elected for a seventh term in California’s 6th District.

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