US Elections

India-West News Desk DENVER, CO — Hetal Doshi is running for Colorado attorney general and has secured a major early boost: the endorsement of the Indian American Impact Fund. Doshi, a first-generation American with more than two decades of legal experience, said

India-West News Desk HOBOKEN, NJ — Mayor Ravi Bhalla has made it clear that Hoboken will not reverse its 2018 laws protecting immigrants, despite pressure from federal officials. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi, Bhalla emphasized that the

India-West News Desk CINCINNATI, OH — Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has congratulated tennis veteran Rajeev Ram on capturing the men’s doubles crown at the 2025 Cincinnati Open, here calling the 41-year-old’s success “a true inspiration.” Ram, partnering Croatia’s Nikola Mektic, rallied

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - It’s no longer easy for Zohran Mamdani, the son of Oscar-nominated filmmaker Mira Nair, to walk the streets of New York City. As Time Magazine reports, when the 33-year-old Democratic nominee for mayor leaves his Manhattan campaign office, crowds

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - As health care takes center stage in the 2026 midterms, three Indian American physicians are stepping into the political arena, running for Congress with a message: protect Medicaid. Currently, there are more Republican physicians in Congress.

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY — Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has intensified his general election campaign by centering his message squarely on opposition to President Donald Trump, casting his rivals as too closely aligned with the

India-West Staff Reporter CHICAGO, IL — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi holds the strongest name recognition in the Illinois U.S. Senate Democratic primary and a commanding lead over his rivals, according to new polling released August 12 by the Impact Fund, the political

Photo:@corymbowman India-West News Desk CINCINNATI, OH - Vivek Ramaswamy holds the edge among Ohio Republicans in the 2026 governor’s race, but a new poll suggests his likely general election matchup with Democrat Amy Acton remains a statistical tie. An August 5 survey by

India-West Staff Reporter DENVER, CO – Dr. Janak Joshi, a retired physician and former Colorado state legislator, has officially declared his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, setting up a challenge to incumbent Democratic Senator John Hickenlooper. In his campaign announcement, Joshi, a

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY — Anti-South Asian hate in online extremist spaces surged following Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary in June, new data from Stop AAPI Hate and research group Moonshot shows. May and June

Photo: https://www.saikat.us India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Evoking media comparisons to the insurgent and progressive campaign of New York’s Zohran Mamdani, Saikat Chakrabarti officially launched his campaign on July 29 to challenge Nancy Pelosi’s longstanding congressional seat in San Francisco. A

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY — New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani leads the 2025 New York City mayoral race, commanding a double-digit lead over his rivals and securing more than half of voter support in a new citywide poll. The

India-West News Desk CINCINNATI, OH -Despite a record-setting fundraising haul, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton is significantly trailing her Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy in campaign contributions for the 2026 Ohio governor’s race. Acton’s campaign announced July 30 that it has raised $1.35

Photo: ghazalaforvirginia.com India-West News Desk RICHMOND, VA — Democratic State Senator Ghazala Hashmi holds a 10-point lead over Republican challenger John Reid in the race for Virginia’s lieutenant governor, according to a new Commonwealth Poll released by Virginia Commonwealth University's Wilder School. The survey, conducted between June

Photo: LinkedIn India-West News Desk PHILADELPHIA, PA — Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija is now an Emmy Award winner — twice over. Makhija’s six-minute video guest essay for The New York Times on voting rights and election integrity took home two awards at the 45th

India-West Staff Reporter WESTFIELD, NJ — Dr. Tina Shah has received her first congressional endorsement in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. Congresswoman Sharice Davids has officially announced her support for Shah. Congresswoman Davids highlighted Shah's dedication to patient care and healthcare policy. “I’m

India-West News Desk DELANO, CA — After months of speculation and political signals, Assemblywoman Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D-Delano) officially entered the race for California’s 22nd Congressional District on July 16, setting the stage for a 2026 showdown against Republican incumbent David

India-West Staff Reporter SCHAUMBURG, IL – Raja for Illinois initiated its first statewide television advertising campaign on July 15 for the Illinois Senate primary with the release of an ad titled "Bullies." The spot features Raja addressing Illinois voters directly about his enduring

India-West News Desk NEW  YORK, NY - Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced July 14 he will continue his campaign for New York City mayor as an independent, just weeks after being soundly defeated in the Democratic primary by Assemblymember

Photo: UFT/Pat Arnow India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has landed a major boost in his campaign, earning the endorsement of the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), one of the city’s most influential labor unions. With just over

India-West News Desk COLUMBUS, OH- Vivek Ramaswamy, the multimillionaire biotech entrepreneur and former 2024 GOP presidential candidate, has committed to investing at least $30 million of his personal wealth into his 2026 campaign for Ohio governor. This pledge matches or exceeds

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON,D.C.- Vaibhav Taneja, currently the Chief Financial Officer at Tesla, has officially been appointed Treasurer and Custodian of Records for Elon Musk's recently launched political party, the "America Party." Taneja's role was confirmed through paperwork submitted to the US

India-West News Desk COLUMBUS, OH — Ohio Republican Vivek Ramaswamy has surged out of the gate in his bid for governor, raising a staggering $9.7 million in just four months — a sum that underscores his dominance early in the race

Photo: ANI India-West Staff Reporter SANTA ANA, CA – The Orange County Registrar of Voters is inviting public participation in the review and update of its 2021-2025 Final Election Administration Plan (EAP). The EAP, a guiding document under the Voter’s Choice Act

India-West Staff Reporter SCHAUMBURG, IL —  Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi’s campaign for U.S. Senate is picking up steam, with his team announcing a second consecutive quarter of fundraising dominance. The campaign raised over $3.1 million in Q2 of 2025, more than tripling

India-West Staff Reporter WESTFIELD, NJ — Dr. Tina Shah raised more than $260,000 within 24 hours of launching her campaign for Congress in New Jersey’s 7th District, a powerful opening salvo in what’s expected to be one of the country’s most

India-West News Desk DALLAS, TX – Texas Congressman Brandon Gill, a MAGA Republican is facing mounting criticism after a xenophobic social media post targeting Indian American politician Zohran Mamdani. The Texas lawmaker—who is married to Indian American Danielle D’Souza, daughter of

India-West News Desk CINCINNATI, OH — Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is leaning into his personal story as he runs for governor of Ohio, spotlighting his immigrant father’s resilience and the values he says shaped his own life and political vision. Sharing a

India-West News Desk RICHMOND, VA — Virginia State Senator Ghazala Hashmi’s campaign for lieutenant governor just received a major shot in the arm: a record-breaking $1 million investment from the Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association (DLGA), marking the single largest financial commitment

India-West News Desk NEW YORK — Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is urging Democratic Party leaders to rally behind Zohran Mamdani, whose surprise victory in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary has made him a target of intensifying anti-Muslim hate online. “Democratic

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY — The shockwaves from Zohran Mamdani’s upset victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary on June 24 are still rippling across the political spectrum, uniting unlikely voices in both celebration and condemnation. Mamdani, a 33-year-old

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY — In a dramatic shakeup of New York City's political establishment, State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo on June 23 to  win the Democratic nomination for mayor. The upset victory marks a

India-West News Desk FORT BEND COUNTY, TX— Once hailed as a trailblazer, KP George made history in 2018 when he became the first Indian American elected as Fort Bend County Judge. But seven years later, his political fortunes have shifted dramatically.

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY — U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders has endorsed New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City, calling the 32-year-old progressive "the bold and visionary leader this moment demands." The endorsement, announced June 17,

India-West Staff Reporter RICHMOND, VA — State Senator Ghazala Hashmi, a former professor and a pioneering voice in Virginia politics, has secured the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor after a closely fought six-way primary. The 60-year-old legislator, who became the first Muslim

Photo: Colin County GOP India-West News Desk FRISCO, TX – In an emotional victory, Burt Thakur secured the Place 2 seat on the Frisco City Council in a runoff election on June 7, defeating incumbent Tammy Meinershagen. Thakur's win is a landmark

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA – Amid escalating tensions over immigration protests in Los Angeles, MAGA Republican Vivek Ramaswamy has ignited a fresh controversy by comparing California Governor Gavin Newsom to George Wallace, the notoriously segregationist Democratic governor of Alabama

India-West Staff Reporter CORONA, CA – The Indian American Impact Fund has announced its endorsement of Anuj Dixit, who is running for Congress in California's 41st congressional district. Dixit aims to unseat incumbent Ken Calvert in a race identified by Democrats

India-West Staff Reporter SEATTLE, WA — Former Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant announced on June 2 that she is running for Congress in Washington’s 9th District, challenging longtime Democratic Rep. Adam Smith in the 2026 election. At a fiery news conference in

India-West News Desk CINCINNATI, OH – Ohio Republican candidate and avowed MAGA supporter Vivek Ramaswamy recently marked his 10th wedding anniversary with a heartfelt social media post celebrating his wife, Apoorva. But what began as a personal reflection on love and

Photo: @BehizyTweets India-West News Desk COLUMBUS, OH — Vivek Ramaswamy has quickly emerged as a leading contender for Ohio’s 2026 Republican gubernatorial nomination, but his ascent is meeting quiet resistance from termed out and the popular outgoing Gov. Mike DeWine, who is

India-West Staff Reporter CORONA, CA – Anuj Dixit, a Democratic lawyer and Inland Empire native, announced his campaign on May 21 for California’s 41st Congressional District, challenging longtime Republican incumbent Ken Calvert. Dixit says his campaign will focus squarely on revitalizing the

India-West News Desk CINCINNATI, OH - Vivek Ramaswamy is now the clear frontrunner for the Republican nomination in the 2026 Ohio governor’s race, following Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s decision to suspend his campaign. Yost’s exit comes just a week after

 India-West Staff Reporter PHOENIX, AZ - The Indian American Impact Fund has endorsed Dr. Amish Shah for Congress in Arizona’s 1st congressional district—one of the most closely watched battlegrounds of the 2026 cycle. Following a narrow loss in 2024, Shah is seeking

India-West Staff Reporter DES PLAINES, IL – Sanjyot Dunung, a Democrat, small business owner, and mother of three, including a son serving in the U.S. military, has officially launched her campaign to represent Illinois’s 8th Congressional District. Framing herself as an

Photo: Le Marché des Fleurs India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Zohran Mamdani, the progressive candidate in the New York City mayoral race, publicly shared details about his wife, Syrian artist Rama Duwaji, in an Instagram post on May 12, following

Photo: @Shah_Money12 India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Ella Emhoff, stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris, brought a jolt of celebrity buzz to New York City's 2025 mayoral race with her appearance at a recent rally for Democratic Socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani. Held at Brooklyn Steel, the event

India-West Staff Reporter SCHAUMBURG, IL — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi officially announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate on May7 , setting the stage to succeed retiring Senator Dick Durbin. Framing his run as a battle to protect working families and stand up

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - "My decisions in my life have always been made around how can I best be of service to God. How can I best be of service to our country,” said Director of National Intelligence Tulsi