Tara Sreekrishnan Concedes CA State Assembly Race

India-West Staff Reporter

FREMONT, CA – Tara Sreekrishnan, the Democratic candidate for California’s 26th State Assembly District, conceded defeat in the race to Patrick Ahrens on November 18 after the majority of ballots were counted. Ahrens secured 56.1% of the vote, while Sreekrishnan garnered 43.9%.

In her statement following the election, Sreekrishnan expressed her gratitude for the support she received throughout the campaign. “While it’s not the outcome we’d hoped for, I am immensely proud of the campaign we ran together,” she said. “To each of you who donated, volunteered, endorsed, or cast your vote in support of our vision—thank you. Your belief in our mission and dedication to our community have been my greatest motivation throughout this journey.”

Sreekrishnan acknowledged the importance of the issues discussed during her campaign, including affordable housing, quality education, and climate resilience. “We knew from the start that addressing these challenges would require courage, bold ideas, and hard work,” she continued. “Although this campaign has come to a close, my commitment to these goals remains. I hope you will continue to work with me to advocate for our shared values and work for the progress our district needs.”

Looking to the future, Sreekrishnan expressed optimism. “We have built a coalition of people who believe in a brighter future for our community and are ready to fight for it. The journey doesn’t end here. I look forward to standing alongside you, finding new ways to serve, and making the change we want to see.”