The 2026 US midterm elections are expected to reshape the balance of power in Congress, with Republicans and Democrats fighting for control. One contest worth watching is the growing presence of Indian-origin candidates across the US political landscape.Suhas Subramanyam to Pia Dandiya: How Indian Americans fared in US midterm elections (Pia Dandiya/X, AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib )Indian-Americans are in the race, from Capitol Hill to state-level races.
With polling winding down and counting getting underway, the results are already offering a glimpse of how Indian Americans fared in the elections.How Indian Americans fared in the US midterm elections so farThe Associated Press reported that Rep. Suhas Subramanyam is the projected winner of Virginia's 10th District race, which was called shortly after 8 pm.
He will be heading back to Washington for a second term in the House of Representatives.Also Read | Check live coverage of the 2026 US midterms hereSubramanyam was first elected to serve Virginia's 10th District in 2024 after previously serving in the Virginia State Senate and House of Delegates. He beat out Republican challenger Dave Beckwith and Independent candidate Ahsen Malik.Virginia’s 10th Congressional District includes all of Loudoun, Fauquier and Rappahannock counties, as well as parts of Fairfax and Prince William counties and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.Also Read | 3 NASA astronauts cast votes in US midterm elections from International Space StationMeanwhile, educator Pia Dandiya was elected to represent Florida District 22, NBC News projected, defeating businessman and Republican Casey Askar for the seat.
District 22 covers parts of Palm Beach County.Acton took an initial lead over Ramaswamy on Tuesday night in early voting totals for Ohio governor. Acton had just over 61% of the early-vote total from 71 of Ohio’s 88 counties, per the Ohio secretary of state’s office.
Ramaswamy had about 37%, while Libertarian nominee Don Kissick had the remaining 2.3%. Who are the other Indian Americans in the race?Among the most prominent names in the race is Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, who is challenging Democrat Amy Acton in the Ohio governor’s race.
Meanwhile, Maryland Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller is seeking re-election. Several Indian-American candidates are contesting congressional seats and important state-level positions.The list includes sitting lawmakers such as Ro Khanna, Ami Bera, Pramila Jayapal and Suhas Subramanyam, who are seeking another term in the US House of Representatives.