U.S. Elections 2024 results: Suhas Subramanyam wins Congressional race from Virginia
The Hindu
Suhas Subramanyam makes history as first Indian American elected from Virginia, joins Samosa Caucus in Congress.
Suhas Subramanyam created history by becoming the first Indian American to be elected from Virginia and the entire East Coast.
Running for the U.S. House of Representatives from the 10th Congressional District of Virginia, a Democratic stronghold, Mr. Subramanyam defeated Mike Clancy of the Republican Party.
He is currently a Virginia State Senator.
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“I am honoured and humbled that the people of Virginia’s 10th District put their trust in me to take on the toughest fights and deliver results in Congress. This district is my home. I got married here, my wife Miranda and I are raising our daughters here, and the issues our community faces are personal to our family. It is an honour to continue serving this district in Washington,” Mr. Subramanyam said.
He joins the Samosa Caucus in the Congress that currently comprises five Indian Americans — Ami Bera, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal and Shri Thanedar.
Shri Thanedar was re-elected for the second consecutive term. He has represented the thirteenth Congressional District of Michigan since 2023. Raja Krishnamoorthi, representing the seventh Congressional District of Illinois since 2017, was reelected.
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