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Indian-American candidates made significant gains in the 2026 midterm elections, winning six US House seats and securing historic victories in state legislatures and local government across the country. Continue reading Indian-Americans Make Historic Gains in 2026 Midterms
Kerala-born Nithya Raman makes history as the first Indian-American elected mayor of Los Angeles, defeating incumbent Karen Bass in the November 3 midterm elections and marking a significant milestone in American politics. Continue reading Nithya Raman Makes History as First Indian-American Mayor of Los Angeles
Accomplished physician Dr. Amish Shah is seeking to become the first person of Indian origin to represent Arizona in Congress as he faces Republican Jay Feely in the November 3 election. Continue reading Amish Shah Seeks to Become First Indian-American to Represent Arizona in Congress
Indian-American educator, former White House Fellow and technology executive Pia Dandiya is seeking to become the first person of Indian origin to represent Florida in the U.S. Congress, as she contests the state’s 22nd Congressional District in the November 3 elections. Continue reading Pia Dandiya Seeks to Make History as Florida’s First Indian-American Congresswoman
President Donald Trump has endorsed Indian-American Republican Saritha Komatireddy in the race for New York attorney general, touting the former federal prosecutor and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) chief of staff as the candidate to unseat Democratic incumbent Letitia James in November. Continue reading President Trump Endorses Indian-American Saritha Komatireddy for New York Attorney General
If confirmed by the Senate that is controlled by Republicans, Neomi Rao will be the first Indian-American woman to serve on the DC Circuit Court of Appeals which is considered the country’s second most powerful court, a springboard to the Supreme Court. Continue reading Neomi Rao grilled over past writings on rape at Senate confirmation hearing
If confirmed by the Senate which is controlled by Republicans, Neomi Rao will join eminent Indian-American judge Sri Srinivasan on the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Continue reading President Trump nominates Indian-American lawyer Neomi Rao to DC Circuit Court of Appeals
“She got to know China, Russia, India”, President Trump told reporters who packed the Oval Office for the big announcement with Ambassador Nikki Haley. Continue reading Nikki Haley resigns as US Ambassador to UN, will leave at year’s end
Senator Kamala Harris, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Seema Nanda, Nisha Biswal, Vanita Gupta, Neera Tanden spoke at the ‘Women Who Impact’ event in Washington, DC. Continue reading Trailblazers in politics, public policy gather at ‘Women Who Impact’ event hosted by Indian American Impact
Nikki Haley is a trailblazer – she is the first female and first minority Governor of South Carolina. And, when confirmed by the US Senate as UN ambassador, she will be the first-ever Indian-American to hold a cabinet-level position. Continue reading Nikki Haley Moves Closer to the World Stage with Senate Confirmation Hearing