Indian-origin Suhas Subramanyam wins re-election to US House from Virginia
Democratic Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has won re-election in Virginia's 10th Congressional District. He emphasized the importance of political participation for the Indian-American community in response to rising discrimination.
Why it matters
The victory highlights the growing political influence of the Indian-American community and the focus on representation in US legislative bodies.
Indian-origin Democrat Suhas Subramanyam has won re-election to the US House of Representatives from Virginia's 10th Congressional District in the 2026 midterm elections, defeating Republican challenger Dave T Beckwith.Subramanyam secured 63.16% of the vote, polling 1,73,106 votes, while Beckwith received 34.66%, or 94,990 votes. Independent candidate Ahsen Mujeeb Malik finished third with 1.99% (5,444 votes), while write-in candidates accounted for the remaining 0.19%.The victory comes after Subramanyam urged Indian-Americans to participate actively in the midterm elections, saying their votes and voices mattered more than ever amid rising hate and discrimination in the US. Speaking to ANI after voting at a polling station in Manassas, Virginia, on Tuesday, he said the state was witnessing record turnout and expressed confidence about the Democrats' prospects."Well, come out and vote. Make your voice heard.
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