Indian-American Electoral 2026 show that Democrat Pia Dandiya won Florida’s 22nd District 51.9% to 48.1%, four Indian-American House incumbents were projected to win re-election, and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy lost the Ohio governor’s race 52.3% to 44.4%. Of 57 Indian-American candidates in 22 states, Amish Shah led Arizona’s 1st District 52.5% to 45.5% with votes still being counted.
US Indian-American Electoral 2026 – Introduction
US Indian-American Electoral 2026 show a strong night for Democrats and a hard night for the two Republicans on statewide ballots. At least 57 Indian-American candidates faced voters on November 3, 2026, across 22 states. They ran for Congress, governor, attorney general, mayor and state legislatures. Democrats won control of the House and the Senate, and Indian-American Democrats rode the same wave in most races. This report lists every confirmed result, vote share and margin.
The headline number barely moved. Six Indian Americans sat in the House this term, and five are confirmed for the next one. Two current members lost primaries months before the general election. Counting continues in Arizona, California, Washington and Los Angeles, so every figure here is unofficial and reflects reporting through November 5, 2026. Percentages show the share of expected votes counted where sources published it. Fast-counting states such as Florida and Virginia are nearly complete, while slow-counting West Coast states are not. Treat every margin as preliminary until counties certify their totals this month, and states certify later on.
Interesting Facts: US Indian-American Electoral 2026
MARGIN OF VICTORY (+) OR DEFEAT (-) IN POINTS (each █ = 4 points)
Jayapal (WA-7) ████████████████████ +75.6
Khanna (CA-17) ██████████ +41.2
Miller (MD Lt. Gov.) ███████ +29.5
Subramanyam (VA-10) ██████ +24.8
Bera (CA-3) ███ +14.2
Shah (AZ-1) █ +7.0
Dandiya (FL-22) █ +3.8
Ramaswamy (OH Gov.) ░░ -7.9
Komatireddy (NY AG) ░░░░░ -20.1
| Interesting Fact(s) | 2026 Data |
|---|---|
| Election Day | November 3, 2026 |
| Indian-American candidates on the ballot | At least 57 in 22 states |
| Indian-American House members, 2025-26 term | 6 |
| House seats projected for Indian Americans | 5 |
| Pending House race | Amish Shah, AZ-1, leading 52.5% to 45.5% |
| First South Asian American from Florida in Congress | Pia Dandiya, 51.9% to 48.1% |
| Ohio governor result | Ramaswamy lost, 44.4% to 52.3% |
| Maryland lieutenant governor result | Aruna Miller won, 62.7% to 33.2% |
Source: NBC News 2026 Results Pages (November 4-5, 2026); Associated Press; CBS News; IANS.
The table shows a split between House and statewide results. Five Indian-American Democrats are projected House winners, and Shah leads a sixth race by 7.0 points. Aruna Miller won re-election as Maryland’s lieutenant governor by 29.5 points. Both Republicans on statewide ballots lost: Ramaswamy by 7.9 points and New York attorney general candidate Saritha Komatireddy by 20.1 points.
US Indian-American Electoral Statistics 2026 also show the community’s reach. 57 candidates ran in 22 states, and wins came in Florida, Virginia, California, Washington, Maryland, Illinois, Arizona and Connecticut. Most margins grew from district partisanship. Dandiya’s 3.8-point win in a redrawn Florida seat stands out as the closest confirmed House result.
2026 Indian-American US House Election Results: Dandiya, Shah, Subramanyam, Khanna, Bera and Jayapal
WINNER'S VOTE SHARE (each █ = 4%)
Jayapal (D) ██████████████████████ 87.6%
Khanna (D) ██████████████████ 70.6%
Subramanyam (D) ███████████████ 61.4%
Bera (D) ██████████████ 57.1%
Shah (D) █████████████ 52.5%
Dandiya (D) █████████████ 51.9%
| Candidate | District | Candidate Share | Opponent Share | Votes Counted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pia Dandiya (D) | FL-22 | 51.9% | 48.1% | 99% | Won (NBC, CBS) |
| Amish Shah (D) | AZ-1 | 52.5% | 45.5% | 86% | Leading, uncalled |
| Suhas Subramanyam (D) | VA-10 | 61.4% | 36.6% | 97% | Re-elected (NBC) |
| Ro Khanna (D) | CA-17 | 70.6% | 29.4% | 48% | Re-elected (NBC) |
| Ami Bera (D) | CA-3 | 57.1% | 42.9% | 49% | Re-elected (NBC) |
| Pramila Jayapal (D) | WA-7 | 87.6% | 12.0% | 60% | Re-elected (NBC) |
Source: NBC News 2026 House Results Pages (updated 10:52 p.m. Eastern, November 4, 2026); CBS News.
Dandiya beat Republican Casey Askar for a redrawn seat. Subramanyam beat Republican Dave Beckwith by 24.8 points. Khanna beat Republican Ritesh Tandon by 41.2 points. Jayapal beat Republican Nirav Sheth by 75.6 points. Bera led Republican Robb Tucker by 14.2 points in his redrawn district. Shah led former NFL kicker Jay Feely by 7.0 points in an open Arizona seat.
The votes-counted column matters. West Coast counts were about half done for Khanna, Bera and Jayapal, so their shares can move. One report listed Khanna at 72.0% with 61,366 votes, while NBC showed 70.6% at the time above. Dandiya’s race was 99% in, which makes her margin the most reliable in the table. NBC had not projected Shah’s race when this report was written.
2026 Indian-American Statewide and City Election Results: Ramaswamy, Komatireddy, Miller and Raman
CANDIDATE SHARE OF THE VOTE (each █ = 4%)
Miller (D, MD) ████████████████ 62.7%
Raman (LA mayor) █████████████ 51.67%
Ramaswamy (R, OH) ███████████ 44.4%
Komatireddy (R, NY) ██████████ 39.9%
| Candidate | Office | Party | Candidate Share | Opponent Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivek Ramaswamy | Ohio governor | R | 44.4% | 52.3% | Lost to Amy Acton (AP) |
| Saritha Komatireddy | New York attorney general | R | 39.9% | 60.0% | Lost to Letitia James (NBC) |
| Aruna Miller | Maryland lieutenant governor | D | 62.7% | 33.2% | Re-elected with Wes Moore (NBC) |
| Nithya Raman | Los Angeles mayor | D* | 51.67% | 48.33% | Leading Karen Bass, AP not called |
*Source: Associated Press; NBC News 2026 Results Pages; LAist (Los Angeles mayor, November 5, 2026). The Los Angeles race is nonpartisan. Raman is a Democrat.
Ramaswamy trailed Democrat Amy Acton by 7.9 points with 98% of the vote in. Komatireddy, a former federal prosecutor, trailed Attorney General Letitia James by 20.1 points with 92% counted. Both Republicans lost by wide margins. Miller won by 29.5 points with 78% counted, on the same ticket as Governor Wes Moore.
Raman leads the Los Angeles mayor’s race by 3.34 points with 72% counted. Decision Desk HQ called the race for her, but the AP had not. Los Angeles County plans daily count updates through November 13 and certification on November 27. A 3.34-point lead with 28% of ballots outstanding can still change, so treat this result as preliminary.
2026 Indian-American Election Scorecard: How Many Candidates Won, Led or Lost?
CONFIRMED WINS BY OFFICE LEVEL (each █ = 1 win)
State legislature ██████ 6
US House █████ 5
Statewide office █ 1
City mayor 0
| Office Level | Won or Projected | Leading, Uncalled | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| US House | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Statewide executive office | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Big-city mayor | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| State legislature (named in reports) | 6 | 1 | Not reported |
| Total tracked | 12 | 3 | 2 |
Source: NBC News; Associated Press; News India Times (November 4, 2026); IANS; our calculation.
The scorecard counts only candidates that major outlets named. House candidates went undefeated on Election Day, with five wins and one lead. Statewide candidates went 1 for 3, and both losses were Republicans. The Los Angeles mayor’s race and Pooja Sethi’s Texas House race are leads, not wins. The state legislature row counts 6 named winners and may undercount, because most outlets did not publish a full list of down-ballot losses.
The totals show 12 wins, 3 leads and 2 losses among tracked candidates. That is a partial record, since 57 candidates ran. Many local candidates have no published result yet. Check county and state election offices for certified totals before treating any single count as final.
2026 Indian-American House Members: Who Left, Who Stayed and Who Joined Congress?
INDIAN-AMERICAN HOUSE MEMBERS (each █ = 1 member)
Current term ██████ 6
Returning in 2027 ████ 4
New member (Dandiya) █ 1
Pending (Shah) █ 1
| Member or Candidate | Seat | What Happened | Key Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raja Krishnamoorthi | IL-8 | Ran for Senate, lost March 17 primary to Juliana Stratton | 39.6% to 33.6% |
| Shri Thanedar | MI-13 | Lost August 4 primary to Donavan McKinney | 51.9% to 48.1% |
| Suhas Subramanyam | VA-10 | Re-elected | 61.4% to 36.6% |
| Pia Dandiya | FL-22 | New member, first South Asian American from Florida | 51.9% to 48.1% |
| Amish Shah | AZ-1 | Leading in open seat | 52.5% to 45.5% |
Source: NBC News; NPR Illinois (March 17, 2026); Michigan Public (August 5, 2026); CBS Miami.
Two members left before November. Krishnamoorthi lost the Illinois Senate primary to Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton by 6.0 points. Thanedar lost his Detroit primary by 3.8 points, with Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Rashida Tlaib backing his opponent. Bera, Khanna, Jayapal and Subramanyam return. The group keeps its size of 6 only if Shah’s lead holds.
Dandiya and Shah both won or led competitive open seats, not safe ones. Dandiya is a former teacher and Harlem high school principal who was born in Palm Beach County. Shah is an emergency physician and former Arizona legislator. If both hold, the next House will have 5 or 6 Indian-American members, with two newcomers replacing two long-serving members.
2026 Indian-American State Legislature Election Results: Syed, Sethi, Villivalam and More
MARGINS IN PUBLISHED STATE RACES (each █ = 2 points)
Sethi (TX HD-47) █████████████ +26.6
Syed (IL SD-26) ███████ +14.0
| Candidate | Office | District | Party | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priya Sundareshan | Arizona Senate | LD-18, Tucson | D | Won |
| Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox | Connecticut Senate | SD-22, Fairfield County | D | Won |
| Nabeela Syed | Illinois Senate | SD-26 | D | Flipped seat, 57% to 43% |
| Ram Villivalam | Illinois Senate | SD-8, Chicago | D | Won |
| Amar Mukunda | Maryland Senate | SD-39, Montgomery County | D | Won |
| Pooja Sethi | Texas House | HD-47, Austin | D | Led by 26.6 points, unofficial |
| Jyot Singh | Georgia General Assembly | Not listed | D | Won, first Sikh American elected there |
Source: News India Times (November 4, 2026); IANS; Community Impact (unofficial Travis County results); American Bazaar.
Syed flipped a Republican-held Illinois Senate seat from incumbent Darby Hills, leading 57% to 43% with more than 95% of estimated votes counted. Sethi led Republican Jennifer Mushtaler by more than 24,000 votes in unofficial Travis County results. She says she is the first Indian-American woman elected to the Texas Legislature. Singh is the first Sikh American elected to Georgia’s General Assembly, according to News India Times.
The rest of the table shows Democrats holding or winning state Senate seats in Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois and Maryland. Illinois produced 2 wins in the table, the most of any state. Several results come from unofficial counts or community-outlet reports. Verify each against state election offices before citing a final margin.
2026 Indian-American Election Results in Florida’s 22nd District: Dandiya’s Vote Totals by County
FL-22 VOTES (each █ = 10,000 votes)
Dandiya (D) ███████████████ 153,047
Askar (R) ██████████████ 141,886
| Measure | Dandiya (D) | Askar (R) | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total votes (99% in) | 153,047 | 141,886 | Dandiya +11,161 |
| Vote share | 51.9% | 48.1% | Dandiya +3.8 points |
| Broward County | Carried | Trailed | About +23,000 Dandiya |
| Palm Beach County | Carried | Trailed | About +10,000 Dandiya |
| Collier and Hendry counties | Trailed | Carried | Askar, margin not published |
Source: NBC News Florida District 22 Results Page (November 4, 2026); CBS Miami.
Dandiya won by 11,161 votes out of 294,933 counted. Florida redrew the district in May to include parts of Palm Beach, Broward, Hendry and Collier counties. She carried Broward by about 23,000 votes and Palm Beach by about 10,000, according to NBC figures. Those two counties gave her roughly 33,000 votes of margin.
Askar carried Collier and Hendry counties. The statewide totals imply his combined lead there was about 22,000 votes, though that is our calculation and not a published figure. The district’s 3.8-point margin makes it the closest confirmed Indian-American House result. Dandiya will be sworn in with the new House on January 3, 2027.
2026 Indian-American Representation in Congress: How Do House Numbers Compare Across Election Years?
INDIAN-AMERICAN HOUSE MEMBERS BY ELECTION (each █ = 1 member)
2018 ████ 4
2020 ████ 4
2022 █████ 5
2024 ██████ 6
2026 █████ 5 confirmed, 6 if Shah holds
| Election Year | Indian-American House Members Elected | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | Bera, Khanna, Krishnamoorthi, Jayapal; record 12 candidates contested House seats |
| 2020 | 4 | All four incumbents re-elected |
| 2022 | 5 | Thanedar joined the group |
| 2024 | 6 | Subramanyam joined the group |
| 2026 | 5 confirmed | Shah leading; Krishnamoorthi and Thanedar out |
Source: Hindustan Times (2018); Gulf News (2020); Office of Rep. Shri Thanedar, house.gov (2024); NBC News (2026).
The House group grew from 4 in 2018 to 6 in 2024, a gain of 2 seats in three cycles. All 4 incumbents won in 2018 and 2020. The 2018 cycle saw a record 12 Indian-American House candidates, yet only the four incumbents won. The 2026 count dipped to 5 confirmed because two incumbents lost primaries, and Dandiya filled only one of the two vacancies so far.
If Shah wins, the 2026 total returns to the 2024 peak of 6. The pool of candidates grew: 57 ran in 2026 across 22 states. Every Indian-American House member confirmed in 2026 is a Democrat.
2026 Texas Election Results Linked to Indian-American Candidates: Sethi, Rosenthal and Talarico
TEXAS 2026 WINNING MARGINS (each █ = 2 points)
Sethi, HD-47 (D) █████████████ +26.6
Talarico, Senate (D) ██████ +12.1
Rosenthal, Railroad (D) ███ +6.9
| Race | Democratic Share | Republican Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas House District 47 | Sethi, lead of 26.6 points | Mushtaler | Sethi +26.6 |
| US Senate | Talarico 55.1% | Paxton 43.0% | Talarico +12.1 |
| Railroad Commission | Rosenthal 52.5% | French 45.6% | Rosenthal +6.9 |
Source: NBC News Texas Results Pages (November 4, 2026); Community Impact (unofficial Travis County results); Texas Tribune.
Sethi’s open seat covers parts of Austin and Bee Cave. She worked as chief of staff to the previous holder, Representative Vikki Goodwin. Her race ran alongside a statewide fight over posts that targeted Asian students at the University of Texas. Republican Railroad Commission nominee Bo French posted the images on September 13, and Senator John Cornyn and House Speaker Dustin Burrows condemned them.
French lost to Democrat Jon Rosenthal 52.5% to 45.6%, a 6.9-point margin. Senate nominee Ken Paxton lost to James Talarico 55.1% to 43.0%, a 12.1-point margin. These statewide results came from a Democratic wave and do not isolate any single cause. The table lists them because Indian-American voters and candidates figured in the campaign coverage around the French posts.
2026 Indian-American Members and Democratic Control of Congress: How Large Is the Caucus?
INDIAN-AMERICAN SHARE OF THE HOUSE (each █ = 0.25%)
Confirmed (5 of 435) ████ 1.15%
If Shah wins (6 of 435) █████ 1.38%
| Measure | 2026 Figure |
|---|---|
| House seats won by Democrats (AP count) | More than 220 |
| Senate seats, preliminary AP count | Democrats 53, Republicans 42 |
| Indian-American House members confirmed | 5 |
| Share of all 435 House seats | 1.15% |
| Share of Democratic seats (at 220 seats) | About 2.3% |
| Share of 435 seats if Shah wins | 1.38% |
Source: Associated Press; NBC News; our calculation.
Democrats won control of both chambers, so every confirmed Indian-American House member joins the majority. The AP counts more than 220 Democratic House seats and 53 Democratic Senate seats on preliminary results, with some races uncalled. Five members equal 1.15% of the 435-seat House. They equal about 2.3% of a 220-seat Democratic caucus, and the share falls as the caucus grows.
Shah’s win would lift the share to 1.38% of the House. No Indian-American candidate won a Senate seat in the results reviewed for this report. Indian-American members in the majority gain committee influence, and the community’s House presence stays small in raw numbers. Final seat counts will change this table once the AP completes its tallies.
US Indian-American Electoral 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Indian-American Candidates Ran in the 2026 US Midterm Elections?
At least 57 Indian-American candidates ran across 22 states on November 3, 2026. They contested Congress, governor, attorney general, mayor and state legislative seats.
Which Indian-American Candidates Won US House Seats in 2026?
Pia Dandiya (FL-22), Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Ami Bera (CA-3) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-7) were projected winners. Amish Shah led in Arizona’s 1st District.
Did Vivek Ramaswamy Win the Ohio Governor’s Race in 2026?
No. Democrat Amy Acton beat Ramaswamy 52.3% to 44.4%, according to the AP, with 98% of the vote in.
Who Is Pia Dandiya and What Did She Win in 2026?
Dandiya is a Democrat and former teacher and Harlem high school principal. She won Florida’s redrawn 22nd District 51.9% to 48.1% over Casey Askar.
Is Amish Shah Winning in Arizona’s 1st District in 2026?
Shah led Jay Feely 52.5% to 45.5% with 86% of the vote counted. NBC had not projected the race when this report was written.
Did Ro Khanna Win Re-Election in 2026?
Yes. NBC projected Khanna the winner in California’s 17th District over Ritesh Tandon, with 70.6% of the vote at 48% counted.
Who Is the Indian-American Mayoral Candidate in Los Angeles in 2026?
Nithya Raman led Mayor Karen Bass 51.67% to 48.33% with 72% counted. The AP had not called the race, and certification is set for November 27.
Did Aruna Miller Win Re-Election as Maryland Lieutenant Governor in 2026?
Yes. Miller and Governor Wes Moore won 62.7% to 33.2%, according to NBC News.
Which Indian-American House Members Lost Primaries in 2026?
Raja Krishnamoorthi lost the Illinois Senate primary on March 17, and Shri Thanedar lost his Michigan House primary on August 4.
How Many Indian Americans Will Serve in the House After the 2026 Elections?
Five are confirmed for the next Congress. A sixth, Amish Shah, leads in Arizona.
Who Is Pooja Sethi and Did She Win in Texas in 2026?
Sethi, a Democrat, led Texas House District 47 by 26.6 points in unofficial results. She says she is the first Indian-American woman elected to the Texas Legislature.
When Do the New House Members Take Office After the 2026 Elections?
The new House is sworn in on January 3, 2027, under the 20th Amendment.
Did Any Indian-American Candidate Win a US Senate Seat in 2026?
No Indian-American Senate winner appears in the results reviewed for this report. House and state races produced the wins.
Who Is Nabeela Syed and What Did She Win in 2026?
Syed, a Democrat, flipped Illinois Senate District 26 from Republican incumbent Darby Hills, leading 57% to 43% with more than 95% of estimated votes counted.
Which Party Do Indian-American House Members Belong To in 2026?
All five confirmed Indian-American House members, and Shah, are Democrats.
Which Indian-American Candidates Lost in the 2026 Midterm Elections?
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy lost the Ohio governor’s race by 7.9 points. Republican Saritha Komatireddy lost the New York attorney general race by 20.1 points. Ritesh Tandon lost to Ro Khanna in California’s 17th District.
Why Are Some 2026 Indian-American Election Results Not Final?
Counties keep counting mail and late ballots after Election Day. California and Washington counts were only about half done in the figures used here. Arizona’s 1st District and the Los Angeles mayor’s race remain uncalled by the AP.
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