January 9, 2025
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Indian Americans Win Key Seats In Virginia

Kannan Srinivasan and J.J. Singh secure pivotal victories in Virginia’s special elections, helping Democrats maintain control amid rising Republican momentum.

Two Indian Americans, Kannan Srinivasan and J.J. Singh, emerged victorious in Virginia’s special elections, ensuring the Democratic Party retains its slim majority in both chambers despite growing Republican influence nationally.

Srinivasan, a Tamil Nadu-born chartered accountant with a 30-year career in business and finance, was elected to the State Senate. He replaces Suhas Subramanyam, who vacated the seat after being elected to Congress. Notably, Srinivasan joins fellow Indian American Ghazala Hashmi in the State Senate.

J.J. Singh, born in Virginia, secured the State House of Delegates seat formerly held by Srinivasan. Singh, a former Obama White House official and Peace Corps volunteer, is poised to become the first US legislator to wear a turban, marking a historic moment for Sikh representation in American politics.

The elections also featured Indian American Republican Ram Venkatachalam, who lost to Singh in a tightly contested race.

The Democrats invested heavily in these elections to safeguard their fragile majority in a state led by a Republican governor. With concerns about former President Donald Trump’s influence on local races, the victories were crucial for maintaining legislative balance.

These wins underline the growing influence of Indian Americans in US politics, as well as the Democratic Party’s strategic efforts to preserve control in key battleground states.

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