US Elections

CINCINNATI, OH - Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy raised $9.88 million during the second half of 2025, his campaign said, setting a fundraising record for an Ohio governor’s race. The campaign said the July–December haul surpassed the $9.7 million raised in the first

WASHINGTON, DC - Silicon Valley investor Asha Jadeja Motwani has emerged as one of the largest diaspora contributors in the current US election cycle, donating more than $5 million to the pro-Trump super PAC MAGA Inc., according to federal campaign

PARSIPPANY, NJ - Pulkit Desai, a US Marine veteran and technology professional, has been sworn in as mayor of Parsippany, becoming the township’s first Indian American mayor after a razor-thin election victory. Desai, a Democrat, won the mayoral race after provisional and

NEW YORK, NY - Zohran Mamdani has taken office as New York City’s mayor following a dual swearing-in process that marked a historic moment for the city and signaled a sharp ideological shift in its leadership. Hours after delivering his inaugural

NEW YORK, NY -Zohran Mamdani brought touches of his South Asian heritage to his formal inauguration as this multicultural city’s Mayor on New Year’s Day. While acknowledging his parents during his speech, Mamdani also gave a shout-out to relatives in Delhi. He

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - Americans4Hindus hosted a virtual meet and greet on December 21 with Saritha Komatireddy, a candidate for New York attorney general, as the organization steps up its political engagement ahead of the 2026 statewide race. The

India-West News Desk CINCINNATI, OH – Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate and Trump ally Vivek Ramaswamy has pointed to a deadly antisemitic attack overseas and simmering divisions within the US conservative movement to argue that religious freedom remains a core American value. In

India-West News Desk CINCINNATI, OH - Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has not yet endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy, his fellow Republican, in the race to succeed him, saying he wants more time to understand the candidate and his positions before offering formal support. The

CHICAGO, IL- Rising living costs, immigration anxiety, job losses, and concerns over cuts to Social Security and Medicare are shaping Neil Khot’s campaign for the US House of Representatives from Illinois’ 8th Congressional District, as he mounts a grassroots Democratic bid to retain a

Photo: Instagram India-West Staff  Reporter BRUNSWICK, ME — A new statewide survey has placed former Maine CDC director Nirav Shah at the front of the Democratic primary field for governor, his campaign announced on December 10. The Pan Atlantic Research Poll, conducted from

Photo: Instagram India-West Staff  Reporter DURHAM, NC — Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam has launched a challenge against incumbent Congresswoman Valerie Foushee in North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District, opening her campaign with a slate of national progressive endorsements and a message centered

India-West Staff Reporter WEST WINDSOR, NJ - Democratic congressional candidate Jay Vaingankar on December 9 said that he had raised over $126,000 in the first 24 hours after launching his campaign for Congress in the 12th Congressional District. Contributions came from over

India-West Staff Reporter BUENA PARK, CA – Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), who,according to the latest Change Research poll conducted in the first week of December, holds a commanding 28 point lead in the Illinois Democratic primary for US Senate, made a brief

DETROIT, MI - Entrepreneur Sunny Reddy was unanimously elected Co-Chair of the Michigan Republican Party. The vote, completed by unanimous consent, cements Reddy's rise as one of the most visible Indian American Republicans in the Midwest. Michigan Republican Party Chairman Jim Runestad, who introduced

Photo: Linkedin India-West Staff Reporter WEST WINDSOR, NJ - Jay Vaingankar, a 27-year-old former White House official, has launched a bid for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, entering a crowded Democratic field aiming to succeed retiring Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman. With the

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