Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump claimed landslide victory in 2024 Unites States elections with a whooping 277 electoral votes. Trump is ready for a return to White Home as 47th president of America after defeating Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday. This marks the 60th U.S. presidential ballot.
Within the congressional races, 9 Indian Individuals ran for seats within the U.S. Home of Representatives. 5 sought re-election, whereas three had been newcomers. The candidates included Suhas Subramanyam, Pramila Jayapal, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna, Shri Thanedar, Dr. Ami Bera, Dr. Amish Shah, Dr. Prasanth Reddy, and Dr. Rakesh Mohan.
How Indian Individuals Fared In 2024 US Elections
Suhas Subramanyam
Suhas Subramanyam made historical past as the primary Indian American elected from Virginia and the East Coast. Representing Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, Subramanyam, a Democrat, defeated Republican Mike Clancy.
Shri Thanedar
Congressman Shri Thanedar gained re-election in Michigan’s 13th District, beating Republican Martell Bivings by over 35 factors.
Ro Khanna
Democratic Consultant Ro Khanna gained a second time period in California’s 17th District, defeating Republican Anita Chen within the Silicon Valley space. The Related Press declared his victory at 12:20 AM EST on November 6.
Pramila Jayapal
Democratic Consultant Pramila Jayapal secured re-election in Washington’s seventh District, marking her fifth time period representing Seattle and close by areas.
Ami Bera
Congressman Ami Bera gained California’s sixth District seat, representing Sacramento County. Bera, in Congress since 2013, is California’s senior-most Congressman and a medical physician centered on inexpensive healthcare.
Raja Krishnamoorthi
Raja Krishnamoorthi was re-elected for a fifth time period in Illinois’ eighth District. A Harvard-educated lawyer and senior member of the Home Choose Committee on the Chinese language Communist Social gathering, he has held a number of posts, together with deputy state treasurer.