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
India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC –President Donald Trump thanked the Muslim American community for their overwhelming support during the 2024 presidential election. Speaking at the White House’s first iftar dinner of his second term, Trump expressed his gratitude to the "hundreds of
Photo: Screengrab CBC.CA India-West News Desk OTTAWA - Canadian politician Jagmeet Singh faced a political collapse in the country’s federal elections, losing not only his own seat in British Columbia but also seeing his New Democratic Party (NDP) stripped of its official
India-West News Desk DETROIT, MI - Justice Democrats have made their first endorsement of the 2026 election cycle, throwing their support behind Michigan State Rep. Donavan McKinney in his challenge to U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar in the Democratic primary for Michigan’s
Photo: Fred Greaves via CalMatters By Grady Yuthok Short, Brennan Center For Justice, NY Next Monday, Canadians will vote to elect a federal government. No matter the result, we know one thing for sure: Campaign spending in the Canadian election has looked
India-West News Desk CINCINNATI, OH — Cory Bowman, the half-brother of Vice President JD Vance, is running for mayor of Cincinnati, setting up a notable political contest against incumbent Aftab Pureval, a rising Democratic figure and the city’s first Asian American mayor. Pureval the
Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Queens Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar who is running for the office of New York City Public Advocate is pitching an action-packed vision for the role promising to aggressively pursue legal action against government agencies
India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - During a recent visit to Yale Law School, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) sparked a lively political discussion by casually asking a group of students to name their favorite Democrats — a question that seemed to
India-West News Desk COLUMBUS – Vivek Ramaswamy is leading the race for the Republican nomination in Ohio’s 2026 governor’s race — and by a landslide. New internal polling conducted by longtime Trump pollster Tony Fabrizio shows Ramaswamy with 71% support in the
India-West Staff Reporter OAK BROOK, IL - Dr. Suresh Reddy was re-elected as a Trustee for Oak Brook Township, Illinois, alongside Jim Nagle and Dr. Melissa Martin, in the April 1 elections. Four candidates vied for three seats in this election
India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The upcoming book FIGHT: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House reveals that former President Barack Obama worked "behind the scenes" to prevent Kamala Harris from securing the Democratic nomination after Joe Biden withdrew from the
Photo: Newly elected Judge Susan Crawford (Left), Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul (Right) India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Elon Musk suffered a political and financial blow as Wisconsin voters rejected his last-minute cash infusion to sway a critical state Supreme Court
India-West Staff Reporter CINCINNATI, OH – Entrepreneur and Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has kept his focus on education and national pride. “Seventy-five percent of 8th graders aren’t proficient in math. Less than 16% of Gen Z says they’re proud to be
India-West News Desk TOLEDO, OH – Taking a page from Donald Trump’s playbook, Ohio GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy suggested renaming part of the Great Lakes during a campaign stop here. Speaking at a Lucas County Republican Party event, he invoked Trump’s past
India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Indian American Impact Fund has unveiled its latest endorsements for the 2025 election cycle, backing candidates in key local and statewide races across the U.S. Chintan Patel, the PAC’s executive director, underscored the importance of
India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has reached the fundraising cap for New York City's June primary, raising over $8 million from approximately 18,000 donors, with projected matching funds. His campaign is the first in