Candidate Krystle Kaul Raises $1 Million In VA Congressional Race

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India-West News Desk

WASHINGTON, DC – Krystle Kaul, a candidate for the US House of Representatives from Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, has raised $1 million, her campaign said. This landmark achievement is a rare feat for first-time candidates.

Kaul expressed her gratitude and determination in a statement following the announcement, saying, “I have consistently broken barriers throughout my career, from the CIA to the US Central Command and the Pentagon, driven by a dedication to excellence. I became one of the youngest-ever directors at the Department of Defense. I am often told I cannot do it – and then I do.”

Of Kashmiri origin and Punjabi heritage, Kaul aims to become the second Indian American woman elected to the House of Representatives, following Pramila Jayapal from Washington State. Kaul is a small business owner, professor, and former senior defense official in the Department of Defense, where she held the highest civilian rank.

Kaul has a B.A. from American University and holds M.A. degrees from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies and Brown University, where she also pursued a Ph.D. in Political Science.