Suhas Subramanyam has made history as the first Indian American elected to represent Virginia and the East Coast in the U.S. House of Representatives. Running for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, a Democratic stronghold, he defeated Republican candidate Mike Clancy. Subramanyam, currently a Virginia State Senator, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve his district in Congress.
“I am honored and humbled that the people of Virginia’s 10th District put their trust in me to take on the toughest fights and deliver results in Congress. This district is my home. I got married here, my wife Miranda and I are raising our daughters here, and the issues our community faces are personal to our family. It is an honor to continue serving this district in Washington,” Subramanyam said.
With this victory, Subramanyam joins the Samosa Caucus in Congress, a group of Indian American representatives that includes Ami Bera, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal, and Shri Thanedar.
Subramanyam’s parents emigrated to the U.S. in the late 1970s, passing through Dulles Airport, which he likened to their “Ellis Island.” His family roots are in Bangalore and Chennai, with summers spent in India maintaining a connection to his heritage. Subramanyam highlighted the importance of staying connected to his roots and emphasized values of service, education, and cultural pride instilled by his parents.
He also advocated for a robust India-U.S. relationship, noting the countries’ shared democratic values and the significant Indian diaspora in America. He emphasized the potential for strengthening ties through economic and defense partnerships, including technology transfer and shared strategic goals, seeing these as mutually beneficial for both nations.
