Rakhi Israni Enters Race for California’s 14th Congressional District

FREMONT, CA – Attorney and educator Rakhi Israni on January 20 announced her campaign for California’s 14th Congressional District, entering the race with a message centered on rising costs, political division, and the need for reform-focused leadership.

Israni announced her campaign in a video released on social media, highlighting her background as an educator, attorney, and mother of four, and framing her candidacy around what she described as a moment of responsibility in public life.

“This moment calls on each of us to serve a purpose greater than ourselves and to stand firmly on the side of truth,” Israni said in the video.

“It is the same set of values my husband and I are passing down to our four children, and it is with these values I announce my campaign for Congress.”

She said the current political climate demanded leadership that could move away from confrontation and focus on practical outcomes.

“Today’s politics are defined by division and extreme rhetoric, so it is crucial for the safety of our communities that we elect a member of Congress focused on solving problems and lowering the temperature while hate and division infect our democracy,” Israni said.

Israni has lived in Fremont for more than two decades, where she has raised her family and built her professional career. She cited her experience founding and leading a national test-preparation company, which she said drew on her background as an educator and enabled her to mentor thousands of students.

The campaign highlighted her volunteer work with a large faith-based humanitarian organization, where she said she used her legal expertise to support crisis relief and community assistance. It also pointed to her involvement with interfaith councils and national nonprofit boards as evidence of long-standing civic engagement.

California’s 14th Congressional District covers parts of the eastern Bay Area and includes diverse suburban communities with a significant population of professionals, immigrants, and families. The district has been a focal point in recent elections amid broader debates over the cost of living, education, and governance in California.

She has a law degree from Columbia University and an MBA from Rice University. (IANS)