Washington, DC: Indian American Impact Fund has endorsed seven South Asian candidates, “committed to making a tangible difference in their communities,” for the 2025 election cycle, including five Indian Americans, a Pakistani American and a Bangladeshi American.
“The local and statewide elections happening across the country this year will shape not only our future but also our daily lives in profound ways,” stated Chintan Patel, Executive Director of the Indian American Impact Fund.
“Each of the seven candidates we are thrilled to endorse today is stepping up to lead, to advocate, and to craft policies that directly impact our schools, our neighborhoods, and our families,” he stated. “By investing in bold, values-driven leadership at every level of government, we are building a future that is more representative, inclusive, and responsive to our communities.”
Impact remains dedicated to ensuring South Asian representation at all levels of government by providing candidates with the resources they need to win, the leading community political advocacy organization stated.
Impact endorsed Indian American candidates include Dini Ajmani for Hoboken Mayor in New Jersey. Raised in a small town in India, Ajmani was brought up by a father who was a welder, and a homemaker mother. She has an MBA from Stanford University and a Masters in Computer Engineering from the University of Texas, Austin.
Shashi Sinha, candidate for Rochester Mayor in New York describes his journey as a testament to the American Dream.
Balvir Singh running for New Jersey, State House District 7 is the first Sikh legislator in the state’s history. He immigrated from Punjab and built a career in mathematics education before entering politics. His platform focuses on education policy and economic opportunity.
Aishwarya Balakrishna, running for Naperville Park District Commissioner, in Illinois draws on her background in public health.
Anant Nambiar, candidate for Westchester County Legislator in New York, brings years of experience in financial leadership and local governance. A former Mamaroneck School Board member and Town Council official, he advocates for fiscal responsibility and infrastructure development.
Impact has also endorsed Mussab Ali, running for mayor of Jersey City. The former Board of Education President and education nonprofit founder made history as the youngest elected official in Jersey City at age 20. Ali, whose parents immigrated from Pakistan, has prioritized housing inequality and lead contamination in schools.
Ajmeri Hoque, a Bangladeshi American attorney running for Dublin City Council in Ohio, brings experience as a small business owner and former prosecutor. She has long been involved in legal advocacy and South Asian community organizations.
