Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Advances Unopposed In Virginia

India-West News Desk

RICHMOND, VA – Incumbent Rep. Suhas Subramanyam has secured the Democratic nomination for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District after running unopposed in the August 4 primary and will face Republican nominee Dave Beckwith in the November general election.

Following the primary, Subramanyam was direct. He called for Democrats to reclaim control of the House. “Congratulations to everyone who won tonight. It’s time for a new majority in Congress,” he wrote on X.

In a separate statement, Subramanyam argued that Republicans have failed to hold President Donald Trump accountable and accused the House majority of backing policies that have increased costs for families, wasted taxpayer money, expanded data center development and harmed the federal workforce.

“We need a different majority in Congress, not one led by Republicans like my opponent who put loyalty to President Trump over protecting our community,” Subramanyam said. He added that he looked forward to building “a coalition of Virginians” to keep Virginia’s 10th District in Democratic hands and help flip additional congressional seats in the state.

Beckwith won the Republican nomination after polls closed on August 4. A retired U.S. Air Force officer, he served as a deputy assistant secretary of defense from January 2025 until earlier this year. His campaign platform includes lowering taxes, reducing business regulations and reducing health care costs.

Subramanyam, previously served in the Virginia House of Delegates and the Virginia State Senate, where he sponsored legislation aimed at lowering tolls, utility bills and prescription drug costs for Virginians.