Indian-American candidates have recorded key victories in the 2026 US midterm elections, with Democrats Suhas Subramanyam and Pia Dandiya winning seats in the US House of Representatives.
Maryland Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller has also secured another term alongside Democratic Governor Wes Moore.
However, the results of several other prominent Indian-American candidates, including Ro Khanna, Ami Bera and Pramila Jayapal, are still awaited as vote counting continues.
The contests have drawn attention to the growing participation of Indian-origin politicians in American public life.
Suhas Subramanyam wins re-election from Virginia
Democrat Suhas Subramanyam has won re-election to the US House of Representatives from Virginia’s 10th Congressional District.
He defeated Republican challenger Dave Beckwith and independent candidate Ahsen Malik. Subramanyam secured 63.16 per cent of the vote, according to reported election figures.
First elected to Congress in 2024, Subramanyam will serve another term in the House. After his victory, he encouraged members of the Indian-American community to participate actively in politics.
Pia Dandiya wins Florida congressional race
Democrat Pia Dandiya has won Florida’s 22nd Congressional District, defeating Republican candidate Casey Askar, according to election projections. The victory brings another Indian-American representative into the US House.
The contest was closely watched after the district was redrawn, making it a significant race in South Florida.
Aruna Miller retains Maryland Lieutenant Governor post
Indian-American Democrat Aruna Miller has secured another term as Maryland’s Lieutenant Governor alongside Governor Wes Moore, who also won re-election. Miller made history in 2022 as the first South Asian woman elected lieutenant governor in the United States.
Vivek Ramaswamy loses Ohio governor’s race
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy has lost the Ohio gubernatorial election to Democrat Amy Acton, according to projections.
Acton’s victory makes her the first woman elected governor of Ohio and ends nearly 20 years of Democratic absence from the state’s governor’s office.
Ramaswamy had contested the election with the backing of President Donald Trump.
Ro Khanna Wins Re-election in California’s 17th District
Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna has won re-election to the US House of Representatives from California’s 17th Congressional District in the November 3 midterm elections.
He defeated Republican challenger Ritesh Tandon to secure another term, according to the Associated Press.
Ami Bera Re-Elected from California’s 3rd District
Democrat Ami Bera has secured re-election to the US House of Representatives from California’s 3rd Congressional District.
He defeated Republican candidate Robb Tucker in the November 3 midterm elections, according to the reports.
Bera contested from the 3rd District following the redrawing of congressional boundaries; he previously represented California’s 6th District.
Pramila Jayapal Wins Re-Election in Washington’s 7th District
Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has won re-election from Washington’s 7th Congressional District.
She secured another term in the US House of Representatives after defeating Republican challenger Nirav Sheth in the November 3 midterm elections, according to the reports.
The victories of Ro Khanna, Ami Bera and Pramila Jayapal strengthen the presence of Indian-American lawmakers in the US House of Representatives. Their re-election, along with Aruna Miller’s victory in Maryland and Pia Dandiya’s win in Florida, marks a notable showing by Indian-origin candidates in the 2026 US midterm elections.
