US Elections 2024: How ‘Samosa Caucus’ Performed As Trump Makes To White House

US Election Results 2024: Following results of Tuesday's presidential election, informal grouping of Indian-origin Americans in Congress "Samosa Caucus" in US House of Representatives has expanded its ranks to six members. 

This group, consisting of Indian-American leers, could grow to seven if Democratic candidate Amish Shah, who is currently leing in Arizona's District 1, secures a narrow victory in a still-tight contest. "Samosa Caucus" – a term coined by Illiis Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi in 2018 – is a vibrant and growing political force in Congress, reflecting increasing influence of Indian-American community in U.S. politics.

name "Samosa Caucus" refers to popular Indian snack and symbolizes members' shared herit, while also offering a ligharted d to diverse cultural contributions Indian-Americans have me to American life. 

Indian-Americans Leing in Congress

Suhas Subramanyam

Virginia’s 10th Congressional District will w be represented by Suhas Subramanyam, making him first Indian-American to serve in U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia. Previously a State Senator and delegate, Subramanyam is also first practicing Hindu and South Asian elected from region. An attorney born to immigrant parents from Bengaluru, Subramanyam has a distinguished background, having worked as a White House visor on techlogy policy during Obama ministration.

Ami Bera

Serving as senior-most Indian-American in Congress, Ami Bera has represented California's 6th District since 2013 and was re-elected to his seventh term this week. A trained physician, Bera has been an vocate for healthcare reform, pushing for affordable prescription drugs and expanding mental health services. He also works on strengning U.S.-India relations as a member of House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Shri Thanedar

Michigan’s 13th District will continue to be represented by Shri Thanedar, who was re-elected in 2023. Born in Belagavi, Karnataka, Thanedar's path to politics has been unconventional. A successful businessman who sold his chemical company for $20 million in 2016, Thanedar previously ran for Michigan goverr. A political outsider, his brash and combative style has drawn comparisons to former President Donald Trump , as both have been ted for ir refusal to back down from criticism.

Pramila Jayapal

Pramila Jayapal, first South Asian woman to serve in U.S. House, was re-elected to represent Washington’s 7th District. A tireless vocate for progressive causes such as Medicare for All, immigration reform, and climate change, Jayapal chairs Congressional Progressive Caucus. Born to a Malayali family in Chennai, India, she has been a champion of civil rights and rights of marginalized communities, including her work supporting anti-caste legislation in Seattle.

Ro Khanna

Representing California’s 17th District since 2017, Ro Khanna is a leing voice for invation, particularly in techlogy and rural job creation. Kwn as a "progressive capitalist," Khanna vocates for ecomic patriotism, urging consumers to support American-me products. Khanna, born to Punjabi parents in Pennsylvania, has served on both House Armed Services and Agriculture Committees.

Raja Krishnamoorthi

A stalwart of Indian-American presence in Congress, Raja Krishnamoorthi has served Illiis’s 8th District since 2017. As a member of House Intelligence and Oversight Committees, Krishnamoorthi focuses on national security and growing U.S.-China competition. Born in India and raised in Peoria, Illiis, Krishnamoorthi holds degrees in engineering from Princeton University and law from Harvard.

Amish Shah

Democratic candidate Amish Shah, currently leing in Arizona’s 1st District, may soon join ranks of Samosa Caucus. A physician with a background in public health, Shah has previously served in Arizona State Assembly and continues to work as an emergency room doctor. Born to Indian immigrant parents in Chicago, Shah has a long history of vocating for healthcare access and reform.