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Indian-American Democrat Pia Dandiya wins Florida seat in US House

Indian American Pia Dandiya won the election to the US House of Representatives from Florida's 22nd congressional district, defeating Casey Askar, a Marine veteran. Dandiya, a former high school principal, bagged 51.9 per cent of the votes to become the newest Indian-American US congresswoman, as per the results declared on Tuesday. Her opponent Askar polled 49.1 per cent of the votes. Born to parents who migrated to the US from India, Dandiya had earlier sought to challenge Republican Brian Mast, the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, from Florida's 21st district. The former high school principal later shifted to South Florida 22nd district that was carved out in redistricting and where no incumbent was in the fray. "Florida's 22nd District was one of the most competitive districts for Democrats, and Pia just turned it blue," Chintan Patel, Executive Director, Indian American Impact, said in a statement. "Indian American Impact has been proud to support her from th

Suhas Subramanyam re-elected as US Congressman from Virginia

Suhas Subramanyam, who served as an advisor to President Barack Obama, has been re-elected as a member of the US House of Representatives. Subramanyam, 40, won from Virginia's 10th congressional district, polling over 61.5 per cent of the vote against Republican Dave Beckwith, who managed to win 36.4 per cent of the ballots cast. Born in Houston to Indian parents, took lessons of service while attending college at Tulane University in New Orleans, where he helped organise volunteers to rebuild the communities affected by Hurricane Katrina. He served on Capitol Hill as a policy aide, where he worked to expand and improve health care access to millions of Americans, helped build a bipartisan coalition in support of immigration reform, and drafted legislation to increase job opportunities and funding for veterans, seniors, and working families. After earning his law degree with honours at Northwestern University, Subramanyam served as a White House technology policy advisor to Preside

US midterms: Democrats notch early victories in quest to control Congress

The initial results offered clues on the outcome of the midterm elections, which have been dominated by voter frustration over the high cost of living, including fuel prices that surged after Iran war

US votes in most consequential elections, early surveys predict change

Americans voted in the most consequential midterm elections, which early surveys predicted as a rebuke to President Donald Trump, signalling a mood for change. Over 210 million Americans were eligible to vote in the elections, which began at 6.00 am eastern time on Tuesday for 435 seats of the US House of Representatives, 37 seats of the US Senate, 36 posts of state governors and a slew of local public offices. Polling was over in Indiana and Kentucky at 6.00 pm eastern time on Tuesday (4.30 am India time Wednesday) and would close in a staggered manner till past midnight across different time zones in the US. According to some preliminary national results of CNN's Voter Poll, voters were broadly unhappy with the state of the nation, the condition of the economy and Trump's job performance. Trump was in his White House office throughout the day with his advisors as Americans lined up to vote at polling booths across the country. On Tuesday afternoon, he shared endorsements for ...

US voters head to polls in midterm elections seen as verdict on Trump

Americans vote in midterm elections that will determine control of Congress, with the economy, Iran war and rising fuel costs shaping the contest between Republicans and Democrats

US midterms: 435 House seats, 35 Senate races and a major test for Trump

The Nov 3 elections will show how voters feel about Trump's presidency, with the cost of living, the economy, and his foreign policy among key issues as Democrats try to win back control of Congress

Trump, Democrats make final pitch as US midterm elections campaign ends

Loss of control in either chamber would constrain Trump and empower Democrats to investigate his administration, while Senate majority would also allow them to block his appointees to federal ​courts

US Supreme Court rejects Trump admin's push to set aside California ballots

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a push for California to set aside thousands of mail ballots from people President Donald Trump's administration claims are noncitizens, a decision that comes on the eve of the pivotal midterm elections. The high court refused to intervene in a case involving 20,000 people the Republican administration flagged as likely noncitizens on the largely Democratic state's voter rolls. It was the latest in a flurry of election-related litigation the day before the midterm elections, which will decide control of Congress for the last two years of Trump's second term. In California, the Trump administration had asked the high court to set aside the challenged ballots until the voters' citizenship status could be verified. But officials there said that the list appeared to be filled with errors and that setting the ballots aside could effectively disenfranchise legal voters. The high court did not detail its reasoning, as is common in emergency decisions.

Trump banks on rallies to turn out Maga faithful in final midterm push

For Republicans, though, it's unclear whether the president's rallies are a help or a distraction

Trump admin face criticism over inflammatory posts ahead of midterms

The Trump administration's online accounts are circulating images of a pumpkin carved with a sombrero design and a fake Halloween-themed background around a Black man apparently accused of food assistance fraud, in social media posts slammed by critics as inflammatory rhetoric. Only days before the midterm elections, the posts coincide with the government's sweeping campaign to show its aggressive immigration enforcement, and highlight efforts to crack down on fraud to save taxpayers money when rising healthcare costs and other economic stressors have made affordability a top voter concern. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins posted Saturday on the social platform X a photo of the Black man standing in front of stacks of what appear to be US currency with the headline, SNAP FRAUDSTER, an apparent reference to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps. He is holding aloft what appears to be a bill set aflame. "Some costumes come with a price tag.

What Asian stock investors need to watch ahead of US midterm elections

A Democratic sweep of both chambers of Congress would likely bring greater scrutiny of the AI industry and data-center buildout

US midterms enter final weekend as Alaska, California ballot fights heat up

Federal prosecutors intensify a probe into Alaska's Senate race, while the Justice Department signals a likely Supreme Court appeal over California mail-in ballots ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections

US appeals court rejects Trump's bid to set aside 20,000 California votes

A 2-1 ruling denied the administration's request to block disputed ballots from being counted until voters' citizenship status is verified ahead of the midterm elections

Trump and Obama trade barbs in closing week of US midterm election

Trump has stepped up rallies amid Republican concerns over losing Congress, while Obama has criticised the president and campaigned for Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff ahead of Tuesday's vote

An unpredictable President, a grim White House: Trump faces down Midterms

The White House faces staff turnover and midterm anxiety as Trump tightens his inner circle, attacks critics, holds rambling rallies and consumes news clips and what one aide called "AI slop"

US judge rejects Trump admin's bid to block 20,000 California mail-in votes

Judge David O. Carter denied the Justice Department's request to withhold disputed ballots pending citizenship checks, warning the move could disrupt the midterm elections

25% of S Asian Americans who backed Trump plan to back Democrats: Survey

At least 25 per cent of South Asian Americans who voted for US President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election plan to support Democratic candidates in the November 3 midterm elections, according to a survey. The survey, conducted by advocacy group Indian American Impact, lists cost of living (65 per cent), healthcare (53 per cent), jobs and wages (33 per cent) and education (28 per cent) as key issues for the midterm polls. Among 800 South Asian registered voters surveyed, 87 per cent were Indian-Americans and the remaining 13 per cent were Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Nepali, Bhutanese, Maldivian, Afghani, Khmer, and Burmese people. Among those who voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, 96 per cent plan to cast their ballots in favour of a Democratic candidate in the upcoming polls. The survey found that 67 per cent of South Asian Americans who voted for Trump still backed the Republicans, but 25 per cent said they would support Democrats. The

Trump approval rises from record low to 32% ahead of midterm election: Poll

The five-day nationwide ​poll also showed that registered voters broadly favored Democrats ​over Republicans by 47% to 36% when asked which party they would pick for Congress

Barack Obama targets 'spineless Congress' in push for Democrat El-Sayed

Obama blamed inflation on Trump's war in Iran and his signature tariffs, which have driven up the prices of fuel and other goods, and the nation's deficit

Musk's donations top $445 million in push for Republicans in US midterms

The world's richest person put $77 million into America PAC, Federal Election Commission filings show, in an effort to elect Republicans in November midterm contests