Two Indian-American candidates face key U.S. midterm races as early voting begins
Indian-American candidates Amish Shah and Pia Dandiya are competing in critical U.S. midterm races in Arizona and Florida. These elections are seen as pivotal for the Democratic Party's efforts to regain control of the House of Representatives.
Why it matters
The outcome of these specific congressional races could determine the legislative balance of power in the United States.
Two Indian-American candidates face key U.S. midterm races as early voting begins left Arizona congressional candidate Amish Shah stands in a park in Phoenix, Arizona. File Reuters Reuters https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/dflb33/article71624147.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2026-09-30T100031Z_1021371646_RC2SONAIOVR4_RTRMADP_3_USA-ELECTION-DEMOCRATS-COMMUNISM.JPG Erica Stapleton Arizona congressional candidate Amish Shah stands in a park in Phoenix, Arizona, US, September 23, 2026. REUTERS/Erica Stapleton Amish Shah and Pia Dandiya are contesting key races that are crucial for Democrats to flip the U.S. House in the midterm elections on November 3 Washington Indian-American candidates Amish Shah and Pia Dandiya have favourable prospects in their respective races for the U.S. House of Representatives in Arizona and Florida in the midterm elections, according to pre-poll predictions. Mr. Shah, a 48-year-old physician and former state representative, is in the fray from the First District in Arizona against former National Football League kicker Jay Feely, the Republican candidate who has received an endorsement from President Donald Trump. U.S.
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