US Elections

Picture Credit - X India-West News Desk BRUNSWICK, ME- Former Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah finished the June 9 Democratic primary for governor with a narrow lead, though the final outcome remains uncertain. Because no candidate surpassed the 50 percent threshold

Photo: X India-West News Desk CALIFORNIA- California State Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains has been defeated in the Democratic primary for the 22nd Congressional District by progressive challenger Randy Villegas. Villegas will now advance to the November general election to challenge incumbent Republican Rep. David

Photo: Instagram India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA- Indian American City Councilmember Nithya Raman has moved into second place in the race for Los Angeles mayor, overtaking former reality television personality Spencer Pratt in the latest vote count and positioning herself for

Picture Credit- Instagram India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO- Saikat Chakrabarti has suspended his campaign for California’s 11th Congressional District after finishing behind State Sen. Scott Wiener and San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan in the primary election, ending his bid to succeed retiring Rep.

India-West News Desk SACRAMENTO, CA — Indian American Congressman Ami Bera will face Republican Nevada County Supervisor Robb Tucker in California’s 3rd Congressional District race this November after both advanced from the June 2 primary election. Bera, a Democrat who has represented

India-West News Desk CALIFORNIA- California election officials continue to count ballots from the June 2 primary election, leaving the outcomes of races involving Indian American candidates Nithya Raman and Saikat Chakrabarti unresolved. In Los Angeles, Raman is seeking a place in the

India-West News Desk SAN JOSE, CA-Rep. Ro Khanna advanced to the November general election in California's 17th Congressional District and remains a heavy favorite to retain his Silicon Valley seat. Republican Ritesh Tandon also advanced to the general election and will challenge

India-West News Desk NEW JERSEY - Dr. Tina Shah lost the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District on June 2, ending her bid to become the first Indian American to represent New Jersey in Congress. Shah, who served as an

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Stop AAPI Hate has launched a new 501(c)(4) advocacy arm, Stop AAPI Hate Action, marking a strategic shift toward direct political mobilization ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The organization said it plans to raise

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA -Congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti said his bid for California’s 11th Congressional District is centered on voter support rather than political backing after former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan in the closely watched race. Pelosi announced her

India-West News Desk ATLANTA, GA- Several South Asian candidates secured victories and runoff spots in Georgia’s primary elections May 19, in a state home to more than 600,000 Asian American residents. Among the top races, Nabilah Islam Parkes advanced to a Democratic runoff in

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - President Donald Trump thrust himself into the Los Angeles mayoral race this week by praising reality television personality Spencer Pratt on Fox News, prompting an immediate backlash from rival candidate Nithya Raman and intensifying

WASHINGTON, DC- US President Donald Trump tightened his hold over the Republican Party after Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy suffered a crushing primary defeat following years of political fallout from his vote to convict Trump after the January 6 Capitol attack. Cassidy failed

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - A political dispute tied to the Los Angeles Unified School District Board race has expanded into a broader debate over women’s political speech, online conduct, and transparency in public discussions. The controversy involves attorney Mitsu

India-West News Desk SANTA MONICA, CA - A statewide coalition of labor and Asian American and Pacific Islander advocacy groups has issued a joint letter condemning campaign mailers targeting Dr. Sion Roy, the cardiologist running for California’s State Senate District 24. The

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti drew a crowd of more than 1,400 to the city’s SoMa district on May 7, launching a final grassroots push ahead of California’s June 2 primary. The “Change the Party”

India-West News Desk LOS ANGELES, CA - A televised mayoral debate scheduled for May 13 has been canceled after Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman withdrew from the event. The cancellation drew criticism from remaining candidates and raised concerns among

India-West News Desk SEATTLE, WA - Voters in Washington’s 7th Congressional District are set to participate in a top two primary on August 4, a key step in determining which candidates will advance to the general election on November 3. The candidate

India-West News Desk EDISON, NJ - Fissures were exposed again within the Democratic Party after remarks by Tina Shah triggered a political row and drew renewed attention to internal divisions over Israel. Shah, a physician and former White House adviser during the

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - Indian American Impact has endorsed Virginia State Senator Saddam Salim in his campaign for Congress from Virginia’s 7th District. The endorsement continues a partnership that began during Salim’s successful 2023 State Senate campaign. Chintan Patel, Executive Director

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