US Elections

Photo: Mohammed Jaffer-Snapsindia India-West Staff Reporter JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City’s runoff election delivered a historic breakthrough Tuesday night with the election of Mamta Singh as Council At Large, the first Indian American ever elected to public office in the city’s

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Zohran Mamdani grew up around filmmaking through his mother, director Mira Nair, and is known to have even spent some time on her sets. So, when a Bollywood quiz came his way, viewers expected

By Parveen Chopra NEW YORK, NY - Sharanjit Singh Thind is running for the US House of Representatives from New York’s District 18 in the Hudson Valley. A lifelong Republican born in Punjab, he believes this Democrat-held seat is ready to flip.

India-West News Desk CINCINNATI, OH - The 2026 Ohio governor’s race is shaping up as a high-stakes showdown between Democrat Dr. Amy Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, with the field narrowing after former Congressman Tim Ryan announced he will not run.

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Eric Swalwell chose late night television to launch his bid for California governor, using an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel’s ABC show to make his intentions public. Sitting across from the host on November 20

India-West News Desk SACRAMENTO, CA - Billionaire and environmental activist Tom Steyer announced on November 19 that he will run for California governor, immediately joining a crowded field of candidates vying to replace the term limited Gavin Newsom. Steyer, 68, is a

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA -Voting-rights attorney Anuj Dixit has ended his campaign for California’s 48th Congressional District, saying that the redistricting changes triggered by Proposition 50 have fundamentally reshaped the race. In a statement released on November 19, Dixit said the ballot measure

Photo: @GeneforTexas SACRAMENTO, CA -The administration of US President Donald Trump on November 13, moved to block California's new congressional map by suing the state and joining a Republican lawsuit against Prop 50, a voter-approved measure that could shift several US House

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - New York City’s incoming administration is drawing significant attention from job seekers and donors alike. More than 50,000 people have applied to work for Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s team through the transition’s resume portal, signaling

India-West Staff Reporter MILWAUKEE, WI — A day after Zohran Mamdani was elected the 111th mayor of New York City — becoming the city’s first Muslim and first Asian American to hold the office — the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and

PICTURE CREDIT-Swaranjit Singh Khalsa, Instagram India-West News Desk NORWICH, CT — Swaranjit Singh Khalsa made history November 4 as he became the first Sikh elected mayor in Connecticut. In a city where only about 10 Sikh families reside, Khalsa’s election was powered by

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY — In a move that underscores his progressive vision for City Hall, New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has tapped former Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan to co-lead his all-women transition team. Mamdani announced the appointment

Photo (Left to Right): J J Singh, Ravi Bhalla, Balvir Singh India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Two Indian American state legislators coasted to re-election on November 4, while another secured a seat in the New Jersey Assembly — all Democrats riding

Photo: X India-West News Desk CINCINNATI, OH — Democratic wins across New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia triggered a candid acknowledgment from Republican leader and Ohio gubernatorial contender Vivek Ramaswamy, who admitted the GOP “got our a**es handed to us.” Speaking in the

Photo: Facebook India-West Staff Reporter ELK GROVE, CA— U.S. Representative Ami Bera announced his decision to seek election in California’s newly configured 3rd Congressional District following the successful passage of Proposition 50. He belongs to the centrist New Democrat Coalition. The move instantly

Photo: YouTube screengrab India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY — As the Bollywood anthem “Dhoom Machale” filled the air, Zohran Mamdani stood hand in hand with his wife, Rama Duwaji, on stage, smiling toward a crowd that roared his name. A few

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY — In his first press conference on November 5  after his historic victory the night before, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani faced questions about how he plans to balance his progressive agenda with the looming threat of

India-West News Desk CINCINNATI, OH — Aftab Pureval has done it again. Cincinnati’s trailblazing mayor secured a decisive second term on November 4, earning a resounding 78% of the vote and reaffirming his status as one of Ohio’s most popular Democratic

India-West News Desk RICHMOND, VA — In a defining moment for Virginia and for American politics, Ghazala Hashmi has been elected as the next Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, making history as the first Muslim woman, first Indian American, and first South

Photo: Twitter India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC — Following Republican defeats in key races across three states on November 4, President Donald Trump acknowledged that the ongoing government shutdown hurt his party (the longest ever in history)  but, true to form, stopped

Photo: Twitter India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - On the eve of the New York City mayoral election on November 4, President Donald Trump made a series of threats and controversial statements aimed at influencing the outcome, including warning that federal

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY — “Early this morning, our city still in darkness, I set off to walk the Brooklyn Bridge,” Zohran Mamdani wrote on social media on November 3. “As the sun came up, we were joined by

CARLSBAD, CA — Dr. Priya Bhat-Patel, a public health professional and two-term Carlsbad City Councilmember, has announced that she will seek re-election to the City Council in November 2026. A daughter of Indian immigrants, Bhat-Patel made history in 2018 when she became the first Indian American ever elected to a City Council in San Diego County

India-West News Desk LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — After an unprecedented AI-driven “debate” nine days before the election, Democratic candidate State Senator Ghazala Hashmi has spoken out, sharply criticizing Republican opponent John Reid’s use of artificial intelligence to simulate her in a

Photo:Instagram India-West Staff Reporter BRUNSWICK, ME - Within a week of officially launching his gubernatorial campaign, Nirav Shah has raised $275,000, receiving contributions from all 16 of Maine’s counties. This early show of support underscores the broad statewide enthusiasm for Shah’s candidacy and the

WASHINGTON, DC- Former Vice-President Kamala Harris has hinted that she could make another bid for the White House, saying she would "possibly" be President one day and expressed confidence that America will see a woman in the Oval Office in the

India-West Staff Reporter ARTESIA, CA - The South Asian Network (SAN) hosted an engaging Candidate Forum at the Albert O. Little Community Center here, on October 18, bringing together residents from the district across the cities of Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress,

By Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D.California Secretary of State As voters across the state prepare to make their voices heard on Prop 50 — arguably one of the most important elections in California’s history — it’s essential their ballots are cast with

India-West Staff Reporter BRUNSWICK, ME - Democrat Nirav Shah, the former Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and former Principal Deputy Director of the U.S. CDC, has announced his candidacy for Governor of Maine on October

India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA— Representative Ami Bera (D–CA) is entering the final stretch of the year with nearly $2 million in campaign cash, underscoring his readiness for what could be another competitive election cycle as California prepares to redraw its

India-West Staff Reporter ANNAPOLIS, MD — Maryland Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller crossed state lines to back Virginia’s Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, State Senator Ghazala Hashmi, underscoring the growing solidarity among South Asian women leaders in American politics. Miller joined supporters at

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Shri Thanedar (D-MI) is facing a primary challenge from state Representative Donavan McKinney, who on October 6 received an endorsement from Democratic activist David Hogg’s group, Leaders We Deserve.  Hogg’s political activism and his group Leaders

India-West News Desk RICHMOND, VA — Virginia’s Democratic Lt.Governor candidate Ghazala Hashmi unveiled her first general election ad on October 6, putting the spotlight on her roles as a mother and educator. The 30-second commercial, titled “Educator,” is part of a six-figure ad campaign

India-West Staff Reporter LOS ANGELES, CA — Prominent Asian American leaders gathered in Los Angeles on October 6 to urge Californians to vote ‘Yes on Proposition 50’, the Election Rigging Response Act, calling it a crucial step to defend democracy against

Photos: Screengrab Instagram India-West News Desk FLUSHING, NY — “The stories… and practices of Diwali, Holi, and Raksha Bandhan taught me many of the values I hold so dear today,” said New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, as he addressed

India-West Staff Reporter WESTFIELD, NJ — Dr. Tina Shah, the practicing physician and Democratic candidate for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, announced October 1 that her campaign raised more than $600,000 in the most recent fundraising quarter — the largest single-quarter

India-West News Desk SCHAUMBURG, IL- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi’s campaign for the U.S. Senate reported raising more than $3 million in the third quarter of 2025, marking the third consecutive quarter in which he has crossed that benchmark. The campaign said it

India-West Staff Reporter NEW  YORK, NY —A special gathering was held on September 21celebrating both civic engagement and cultural heritage and organized by Dr. Sheetal Desai and entrepreneur Hiren Chauhan. The evening began with the lighting of the diya, a Hindu ritual

India-West Staff Reporter WESTFIELD, NJ — Pulmonary and critical care physician Dr. Tina Shah, running for Congress in New Jersey’s 7th District, is warning voters that Republican incumbent Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s alignment with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. poses serious risks

SUGARLAND, TX -A Texas Republican running for office has stirred controversy over remarks he made about a 90-foot statue of Lord Hanuman here. Known as the 'Statue of Union', the monument stands on the premises of the Shri Ashtalakshmi Temple and

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY — Raj Goyle, a CEO, attorney, and former legislator, has formally entered the race for New York State Comptroller, pledging to overhaul an office he says has grown complacent under longtime incumbent Tom DiNapoli. Goyle, who

NEW YORK, NY - Kamala Harris has offered an endorsement of Zohran Mamdani in New York City’s mayoral race – in a guarded way. On September 22, she told MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow that she would back the Democratic nominee but

India-West News Desk NAPERVILLE – Supna Jain, a second-generation Indian American and veteran educator, has been sworn in as the first woman of color to serve on the Naperville City Council. Jain, a principal lecturer in communications and media studies and faculty

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – President Donald Trump reacted strongly after Governor Kathy Hochul endorsed Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race, suggesting that the federal government could reconsider sending funds to the city. Hochul announced her endorsement

India-West News Desk CINCINNATI, OH - Asset Entities Inc. has cleared the way for a groundbreaking merger with Strive, the asset management firm founded by entrepreneur and former U.S. presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. The approval, announced September 10, positions the newly formed

India-West News Desk DETROIT, MI — Congressman Shri Thanedar’s path to reelection in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District may have just gotten easier.  A chief rival, former state senator Adam Hollier, announced September 10 that he is abandoning another congressional bid and will

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY — Zohran Kwame Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, opened the weekend by posting a simple but symbolic image: himself and Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont sharing a meal of biryani at

Photo: www.sanjyotforcongress.com India-West Staff Reporter DES PLAINES, IL — Sanjyot Dunung, a Democratic candidate for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District, has received the endorsement of Vote Common Good, a national organization that mobilizes faith-driven voters. The group’s political director, Robb Ryerse, said Dunung represents

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - In a bid to stop the surging Democrat Zohran Mamdani, Donald Trump appears to have explored offering positions in his administration to New York City’s mayoral contenders, including Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa. Trump

India-West News Desk FLUSHING, NY– As part of his mayoral campaign, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo visited the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir here, meeting with the Indian community and participating in traditional temple rituals. Cuomo posted on X that the Hindu