New York: Suhas Subramanyam, a 37-year-old Indian-American Senator from Virginia, has declared his candidacy for the US House of Representatives from the 10th Congressional District of Virginia. Subramanyam, who made history as the first Indian-American, South-Asian and Hindu to be elected to the Virginia General Assembly in 2019 and later to the Virginia State Senate in 2023, aims to address the dysfunction in Congress and combat extremism.
Subramanyam’s decision to run for the House seat follows the announcement by the incumbent Democrat Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton that she will not seek reelection.
Born in Houston to Indian-American parents who migrated from Bengaluru, Subramanyam expressed gratitude for Wexton’s mentorship but emphasized the need for accessible representation within the community. The former White House technology policy advisor, appointed by President Barack Obama in 2015, believes that serving in Congress will empower him to address the challenges faced by his constituents.
Reflecting on his motivation to run for Congress, Subramanyam said, “I want my kids, I’ve got two girls that are two and three. I want them to live in a better country and in a better world than what we found.” emphasizing the importance of long-term legislative planning, regular budget funding without threats of government shutdowns, and improving the interaction between the government and the community.
