US midterms 2026: Pooja Sethi’s journey from law and business to Texas politics
Pooja Sethi, a Democratic candidate with a background in law and business, is running for the Texas House of Representatives in the 2026 election. Her campaign navigates the complex political landscape of Texas, focusing on issues like immigration, demographic shifts, and the role of the Indian-American community.
Why it matters
The candidacy highlights the increasing political engagement of the Indian-American diaspora in traditionally Republican strongholds.
Pooja Sethi, a Democratic Party candidate, is running for the Texas House of Representatives from District 47 in the November 3, 2026, general election. She advanced from the Democratic primary held on March 3, 2026, and brings experience in law, small business ownership and Democratic Party leadership to the race.Sethi has worked as an attorney and small business owner. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from George Washington University and a Juris Doctor degree from Syracuse University. Her political experience includes serving as chief of staff to Texas state Representative Vikki Goodwin and chairing the Travis County Democratic Party.Texas's political landscapeSethi's candidacy comes amid increasingly heated debates in Texas over immigration, demographic change and national identity. The state has one of the largest immigrant populations in the United States, with established communities from Mexico, India, Vietnam, China and other parts of the world.
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