Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar Re-elected to House of Representatives From Michigan

Washington: Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar was re-elected from thirteenth Congressional district of Michigan. He defeated his Republican rival Martell Bivings by a margin of over 35 percent points as he was re-elected for second term.

In a statement he credited his victory to his record of delivering strong constituent services, standing up for working families, fighting for unions, and always fighting for reproductive freedom.

"Everywhere I go, constituents always come up to me and tell me how my office helped m with ir immigration issues, secure a visa, get veterans benefits, get ir tax returns, etc. That is a testament to my team and I couldn't be prouder of all ir hard work and how effective we are in serving our constituents," Thanedar said.

"I'm also looking forward to building on success of our first term. We were able to bring federal dollars to areas downriver, like Southgate, that had never received federal funding. But it's my goal to ensure that every municipality in my district receives funds y need from DC. We sponsored 27 bills and cosponsored ar 574, and I'm especially proud of my work in areas of mental health and small business," he said.

"I want to thank my opponents for running and participating in democratic process. I thank US House Democratic Leadership for endorsing me, as well as unions and groups that supported my campaign. Hopefully, Vice President Harris and Goverr Walz are successful so we can continue record investment in America that President Biden started. Regardless, I will always fight for 13th District and its constituents," Thanedar said in a statement.

US House of Representatives currently has five Indian American lawmakers, including Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal and Ami Bera.

Krishnamoorthi was re-elected from seventh Congressional District of Illiis, a seat he has won since 2017.

Khanna was re-elected to US House in California's 17th Congressional District. Bera and Jayapal are expected to win.

In next Congress , y would be joined by Suhas Subramanyam from tenth Congressional District of Virginia.