US Elections

Photo: kumar4ny.com India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Hindus for Human Rights Action has endorsed public defender Vichal Kumar in his bid for New York’s 7th Congressional District, covering parts of Brooklyn and Queens. Announcing its support, the advocacy group described Kumar

CINCINNATI, OH- As expected, former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who had an early endorsement from President Donald Trump, has won the Republican Party primary for Ohio governor, defeating businessman Casey Putsch. Ramaswamy secured 87 percent of the vote and will face Democratic

India-West News Desk FRISCO, TX — No Indian American candidate secured victory in Frisco’s latest city council elections of May 2, a result that comes against the backdrop of heated local debates over immigration, visas and the city’s rapidly growing Indian

Photo: The Daily California/campaign site India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Democratic candidate Satish Rao is positioning his campaign around education reform, government efficiency, and what he calls a return to practical, results-driven policymaking, arguing that California must focus on fundamentals

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA-The campaign of California’s 11th Congressional District candidate Saikat Chakrabarti said it has spoken with more than 128,000 voters across San Francisco, knocking on over 350,000 doors ahead of ballots being mailed in early May. The campaign

India-West News Desk JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY-The South Asian community in Queens is translating years of grassroots organizing into electoral momentum as New York’s June 23 Democratic primary approaches. At a campaign event here, South Asians for America (SAFA) rallied supporters behind two

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman on April 21 rolled out a plan aimed at reversing the steady decline of film and television production in the city, framing the issue as an urgent economic

India-West News Desk BAKERSFIELD, CA - With the June 2 primary election rapidly approaching, the battle for California’s 22nd Congressional District has intensified into a high-stakes deadlock between the two leading Democratic challengers. According to a recent report from Bakersfield.com, Assemblywoman

India-West News Desk BRUNSWICK, ME -Dr. Nirav Shah has launched the first television advertisement of his campaign for governor, introducing a spot titled “Driveways” that focuses on the public trust he built with Mainers during the pandemic and his plans for the

India-West News Desk CINCINNATI, OH - A new survey highlights an increasingly competitive race for Ohio governor, with Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton separated by just one percentage point. The poll, conducted by Bowling Green State University, found Ramaswamy

India-West News Desk COLUMBUS, OH -The Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association has formally endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy for governor, adding to growing support for his campaign within Ohio’s law enforcement community.The endorsement, announced on April 21, builds on backing from 65 county

India-West News Desk PERRYSBURG, OH - Republican gubernatorial candidate Casey Putsch is intensifying his criticism of frontrunner Vivek Ramaswamy with a lengthy new video that centers less on policy differences and more on questions of identity, background, and gun culture. In the

India-West News Desk FREMONT, CA – Rakhi Israni has established a commanding lead in the race for California’s 14th Congressional District, reporting a fundraising haul of over $2 million in ten weeks. The total outpaces the rest of the candidate field

India-West News Desk AUGUSTA, ME - Dr. Nirav Shah has announced plans to establish an Office of Public Engagement and Transparency and continue holding regular public town halls if elected governor. The proposal, announced at a town hall event, would make public meetings and

India-West News Desk PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ - Congressional candidate Jay Vaingankar has alleged that he and his campaign were targeted with racist attacks and threats following social media posts by conservative activist Laura Loomer. In a statement released April 6, Vaingankar, who is running

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Educator and community advocate Ankur Patel has received the endorsement of former Los Angeles Poet Laureate Luis J. Rodriguez in the race for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Board, District 4. Patel, a longtime

WASHINGTON, D.C .-Rini Sampath, has become the first South Asian person to secure a place on the ballot for Mayor of Washington, DC, marking a milestone in the city’s political history. Sampath, who was born in Theni, Tamil Nadu, and moved

India-West News Desk PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ- Former U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm has endorsed Jay Vaingankar for Congress in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District. Granholm, who previously served as a two-term Governor of Michigan and recently co-led New Jersey Governor Mikie

Photo: Justic Democrats/Campaign India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Justice Democrats has endorsed former co-founder Saikat Chakrabarti in a closely watched congressional race in San Francisco, giving a boost to a candidate seeking to reshape the city’s political landscape with a

Photo: maralagoclub.com India-West News Desk MIAMI, FL - A Trump-backed Republican candidate has been defeated on the president’s home turf, as Democrat Emily Gregory won a closely watched special election in a district that includes Mar-a-Lago. Gregory defeated Republican Jon Maples by about

India-West News Desk PHILADELPHIA, PA -  Democratic State legislator Arvind Venkat has effectively secured a clear runway to reelection after a court decision eliminated the only candidate who had stepped forward to challenge him. A Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court judge, Michael Wojcik, ruled

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - As Nithya Raman ramps up her mayoral campaign in Los Angeles, her latest campaign pitch places extreme heat and climate inequality at the center, warning that rising temperatures are already shaping life and death

India-West News Desk VENTURA, CA - Dr. Sonia Devgan Kacker, a board-certified family physician with 26 years of medical practice in Ventura County, has announced her candidacy for California’s 26th Congressional District, with a campaign focused on healthcare, small business support,

India-West News Desk CINCINNATI, OH - According to a Newsweek report, Vivek Ramaswamy is facing a difficult stretch in his bid for the Ohio governorship as new polling data indicates he is trailing Democrat Amy Acton. Despite Ohio’s recent history of shifting

Designed by Freepik India-West News Desk CHICAGO, IL - Indian Americans hoping to succeed Raja Krishnamoorthi in Illinois’ 8th Congressional District suffered heavy losses in the Democratic primary. Candidates Neil Khot, Sanjyot P. Dunung, and Ryan Vetticad were all soundly defeated on March

Capitol News Illinois/ Photo by Brenden Moore India-West News Desk CHICAGO, IL – Raja Krishnamoorthi, one of the most visible Indian Americans in Congress and a sharp critic of Donald Trump, fell short in a high stakes primary battle against Juliana Stratton,

India-West News Desk SAN JOSE, CA- Entrepreneur and technology executive Ritesh Tandon has entered the race for California’s 17th Congressional District, adding to a growing field of candidates seeking the Silicon Valley seat currently held by Rep. Ro Khanna. Tandon announced his

India-West News Desk CINCINNATI, OH - Vivek Ramaswamy has launched a major television advertising push in his campaign for governor of Ohio, committing roughly $10 million to ads that will run from mid March through the November general election. According to Breitbart

India-West News Desk CHICAGO, IL - The battle for the open US Senate seat in Illinois is rapidly becoming one of the most closely watched Democratic primaries in the country, shaped by heavy spending and competing political alliances. The contest was triggered

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - A new poll suggests the race for Los Angeles mayor remains wide open, with a majority of voters still undecided and City Councilmember Nithya Raman emerging as a challenger to incumbent Karen Bass. The survey

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - The Indian American Impact Fund has endorsed Jay Vaingankar in his campaign for Congress in New Jersey’s 12th District, the organization announced March 10. Vaingankar, a former White House and U.S. Department of Energy official, is

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – Former Kansas state legislator Raj Goyle has secured another high profile endorsement in his campaign for New York State Comptroller, with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal announcing her support and praising his progressive record. Jayapal said she

India-West News Desk PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA- Jyot Singh, a Gwinnett County native, community organizer and small business owner, announced his candidacy for Georgia State House District 97 at a rally on March 1 at Jones Bridge Park, attended by about 150 supporters. Singh, the son

India-West News Desk AUSTIN, TX - Pooja Sethi has secured the Democratic nomination for Texas House District 47 after a decisive victory in the primary, defeating 20 year U.S. Army veteran Joseph Kopser and positioning herself for a November showdown with

India-West News Desk SAN JOSE, CA - Five-term Congressman Ro Khanna, who has been making national headlines with the Epstein Files and has repeatedly won reelection by comfortable margins in Silicon Valley, is now facing a primary challenge from a fellow Indian American

India-West News Desk SCHAUMBURG, IL- Raja Krishnamoorthi trying to make history as the first Indian American to get elected as a US senator, on March 2 cast his ballot early in the Illinois Primary Election, marking the start of the campaign’s

WASHINGTON, DC- An Indian American civic data initiative was launched on February 24 ahead of the mid-term elections later this fall. The platform aims to map and understand the community's political footprint. It describes itself as the first open, non-partisan effort of

India-West News Desk ANNAPOLIS, MD - Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller formally filed for reelection alongside Governor Wes Moore on February 23, positioning herself for a second term and underscoring her role in advancing what the administration describes as three years of

India-West News Desk NORCROSS, GA - Local civil rights advocate and small business owner Jyot Singh has officially entered the race for the Georgia State Senate, aiming to represent his home district in Gwinnett County. Singh, a product of Gwinnett County public

WASHINGTON, DC - Rini Sampath, a 31-year-old federal contractor born in Theni, Tamil Nadu, officially entered the Democratic primary for Mayor of Washington, D.C., on February 18. Campaigning on a "back-to-basics" platform, Sampath is positioning herself as a pragmatic outsider

India-West News Desk SCHAUMBURG, IL- 32 current and former members of the U.S. House of Representatives have endorsed Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi, in his bid for the US Senate, launching a coalition titled “Reps for Raja,” his campaign announced February 11. The endorsements bring together lawmakers from across

India-West News Desk BRUNSWICK, ME- Public health expert Dr.Nirav Shah, former director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, has been named to The Washington Post’s Post Next 50, a list highlighting individuals expected to shape American public life in the year

NEW YORK, NY -Republicans have picked Saritha Komatireddy, a lawyer who prosecuted terrorists, to take on New York State Attorney-General Letitia James, a nemesis of President Donald Trump, in elections this year. Accepting the nomination at the Republican Party State Convention

India-West News Desk AUSTIN, TX — Republican Party of Texas Chairman Abraham George has announced that he is seeking reelection, touting what he described as historic gains for conservatives during his tenure, even as he faces sharp criticism online. “Under our watch, the

DETROIT, MI - Dr Anil Kumar has launched an independent bid for the US House of Representatives from Michigan’s 11th Congressional District, citing healthcare failures, education concerns, and what he described as political marginalization of Indian Americans within the two-party system. The

DETROIT, MI - Ashok Baddi has announced his bid for District 56 of the Michigan House of Representatives, saying he is running to bring what he calls practical, people-first leadership to a diverse suburban district north of Detroit. Baddi, a Democrat-turned-Republican, said

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - Educator and long-time public school advocate Ankur Patel officially announced his candidacy for the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education, District 4, on February 3. Patel is a product of the district

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA — Los Angeles politics and City Hall were stunned early February 7 when City Councilmember Nithya Raman filed paperwork to run for mayor, launching an eleventh hour challenge to incumbent Karen Bass just hours before

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk MIAMISBURG, OH - Former Ohio State Senator Niraj Antani has suspended his campaign for Ohio State Treasurer and confirmed that he will not seek any elected office in the 2026 election. Antani, a Republican and a vocal supporter of President

India-West News Desk COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio’s 2026 governor’s race is shaping up to be the most expensive in state history, driven by unprecedented early fundraising that is already rewriting the political record books. Republican entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, reported raising a staggering