US Elections

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

India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Tech entrepreneur Ethan Agarwal has announced his candidacy for California governor in 2026, telling Axios he’s running as a Democrat who embraces capitalism and meritocracy. Agarwal, 39, is positioning himself as a pro-business voice in

India-West News Desk DENVER, CO — Hetal Doshi is running for Colorado attorney general and has secured a major early boost: the endorsement of the Indian American Impact Fund. Doshi, a first-generation American with more than two decades of legal experience, said

India-West News Desk HOBOKEN, NJ — Mayor Ravi Bhalla has made it clear that Hoboken will not reverse its 2018 laws protecting immigrants, despite pressure from federal officials. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi, Bhalla emphasized that the

India-West News Desk CINCINNATI, OH — Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has congratulated tennis veteran Rajeev Ram on capturing the men’s doubles crown at the 2025 Cincinnati Open, here calling the 41-year-old’s success “a true inspiration.” Ram, partnering Croatia’s Nikola Mektic, rallied

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY - It’s no longer easy for Zohran Mamdani, the son of Oscar-nominated filmmaker Mira Nair, to walk the streets of New York City. As Time Magazine reports, when the 33-year-old Democratic nominee for mayor leaves his Manhattan campaign office, crowds

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - As health care takes center stage in the 2026 midterms, three Indian American physicians are stepping into the political arena, running for Congress with a message: protect Medicaid. Currently, there are more Republican physicians in Congress.

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY — Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has intensified his general election campaign by centering his message squarely on opposition to President Donald Trump, casting his rivals as too closely aligned with the

India-West Staff Reporter CHICAGO, IL — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi holds the strongest name recognition in the Illinois U.S. Senate Democratic primary and a commanding lead over his rivals, according to new polling released August 12 by the Impact Fund, the political

Photo:@corymbowman India-West News Desk CINCINNATI, OH - Vivek Ramaswamy holds the edge among Ohio Republicans in the 2026 governor’s race, but a new poll suggests his likely general election matchup with Democrat Amy Acton remains a statistical tie. An August 5 survey by

India-West Staff Reporter DENVER, CO – Dr. Janak Joshi, a retired physician and former Colorado state legislator, has officially declared his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, setting up a challenge to incumbent Democratic Senator John Hickenlooper. In his campaign announcement, Joshi, a

India-West Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY — Anti-South Asian hate in online extremist spaces surged following Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary in June, new data from Stop AAPI Hate and research group Moonshot shows. May and June

Photo: https://www.saikat.us India-West News Desk SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Evoking media comparisons to the insurgent and progressive campaign of New York’s Zohran Mamdani, Saikat Chakrabarti officially launched his campaign on July 29 to challenge Nancy Pelosi’s longstanding congressional seat in San Francisco. A

India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY — New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani leads the 2025 New York City mayoral race, commanding a double-digit lead over his rivals and securing more than half of voter support in a new citywide poll. The

India-West News Desk CINCINNATI, OH -Despite a record-setting fundraising haul, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton is significantly trailing her Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy in campaign contributions for the 2026 Ohio governor’s race. Acton’s campaign announced July 30 that it has raised $1.35

Photo: ghazalaforvirginia.com India-West News Desk RICHMOND, VA — Democratic State Senator Ghazala Hashmi holds a 10-point lead over Republican challenger John Reid in the race for Virginia’s lieutenant governor, according to a new Commonwealth Poll released by Virginia Commonwealth University's Wilder School. The survey, conducted between June

Photo: LinkedIn India-West News Desk PHILADELPHIA, PA — Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija is now an Emmy Award winner — twice over. Makhija’s six-minute video guest essay for The New York Times on voting rights and election integrity took home two awards at the 45th

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