Highlighting the growing political influence of the community, more than a dozen Indian Americans, including five women, have won state-level elections, marking a first for the community in many instances.
Tag: Politics
Biden becomes US President-elect; Indian-origin Kamala Harris makes history as first woman Vice-President
Democrat candidate Joe Biden will become the 46th President of the United States, according to multiple projections, after a come-from-behind victory in Pennsylvania put him over the 270 electoral votes needed to win.
Biden wins swing states of Wisconsin, Michigan; Trump’s lead shrinking in Pennsylvania, Georgia
Major news organisations and pollsters in the United States are projecting Democrat Presidential Candidate Joe Biden as the winner in Wisconsin and Michigan, capturing 26 electoral votes and inching closer to the 270 he needs to capture the White House and deny US President Trump a second term.
All four Indian-origin Democrat lawmakers retain their seats in US House of Representatives
All the four Indian-American Democrat lawmakers — Dr Ami Bera, Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna, and Raja Krishnamoorthi — have been re-elected to the US House of Representatives.
Kamala Harris lists favourite foods, hobbies in response to Instagram users’ questions
Indian-origin and first Black woman to be picked by a US Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris has listed idli with a “really good Sambar” and “any kind of tikka” as her favourite Indian dishes.
Indian-American supporters of Trump, Biden intensify campaigns ahead of US polls
With less than a day to go for the US presidential elections, President Donald Trump held rallies in battleground states of Michigan, Iowa and North Carolina and planned stops in Georgia and Florida. Biden made an appearance in the closely contested state of Pennsylvania.
Trump, Biden face off in final debate before US election
US President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden made their final arguments to voters at their second and final presidential debate, squaring off in Nashville, Tennessee, with less than two weeks until the election.
Kamala Harris’ rain tweet on campaign trail goes viral
A video of Indian-origin senator Kamala Harris, the US Democratic Party’s vice-presidential candidate for the November 3 election, where she is seen dancing in the rain while addressing voters in Florida has gone viral on social media.
Kamala Harris suspends campaign travel after two staffers test positive for COVID-19
Indian-origin US Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate Kamala Harris suspended her travels yesterday after her communications director tested positive for COVID-19
Harris attacks Trump, Republicans in opening statement during Barrett nomination hearings
Democrat Vice-Presidential nominee Senator Kamala Harris called on the Senate to hold off on confirming Amy Coney Barrett to the US Supreme Court “until after Americans decide who they want in the White House”.
