19 Indian American Impact Fund Endorsed Candidates Win Elections Across the Country

Washington, DC — Indian American Impact Fund is proud to announce that 19 of its endorsed candidates across the country won elections this past Tuesday, led by the first-ever South Asian woman elected to statewide office in Virginia, Lt. Governor-elect Ghazala Hashmi, and the first-ever South Asian elected as Mayor of New York City, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. Other notable wins include the re-election of Mayor Aftab Pureval of Cincinnati and the election of Joe Khan as district attorney of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Additionally, there are 4 candidates advancing to runoff elections and 5 elections that are still too close to call. After the election on Tuesday, there are now 50 South Asian state legislators nationwide, as well as over 350 total South Asian elected officials.

Chintan Patel, Executive Director of the Indian American Impact Fund, shared the following statement:

“The results of the election this past Tuesday proved that whether it’s city council, mayor, or statewide office, South Asian Americans are part of the political future of this country. We want to congratulate all of our endorsed candidates who won elections, as well as all the candidates who had the courage to step up, represent their values and communities, and run for office this year. We can only ensure positive change happens by building community and being at the table where decisions are made. These results create momentum and set a powerful foundation for South Asian candidates running in 2026 and beyond.”

Election wins:

Ghazala Hashmi, Lieutenant Governor, Virginia
Zohran Mamdani, Mayor New York City, New York
Aftab Pureval, Mayor Cincinnati, Ohio
Joe Khan, District Attorney Bucks County, Pennsylvania
JJ Singh, State House HD-26, Virginia
Balvir Singh, State Assembly LD-07, New Jersey
Sterley Stanley, State Assembly LD-18, New Jersey
Ravi Bhalla, State Assembly LD-32, New Jersey
Sangeeta Doshi, City Council Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Diya Patel, City Council Parsippany, New Jersey
Dimple Ajmera, City Council At-Large Charlotte, North Carolina
Haseeb Fatmi, Board of Commissioners Wake Forest, North Carolina
Minita Sanghvi, County Supervisor Saratoga Springs, New York
Anant Nambiar, County Supervisor Westchester District 7, New York
Ajmeri Hoque, Attorney Franklin County, Ohio
Kim Singh, City Council Mason, Ohio
Nalini Krishnankutty, City Council State College Borough, Pennsylvania
Uday Palled, City Council Franklin Park Ward 1, Pennsylvania
Venu Paruvelli, City Council Franklin Park Ward 2, Pennsylvania

####

Since its inception in 2016, Indian American Impact Fund has endorsed and supported 200+ candidates across the country, contributing to the historic rise of Indian and South Asian American representation in politics. Through strategic investments and grassroots organizing, Impact has marshaled upwards of $25 million to candidates and robust voter mobilization and policy advocacy efforts, amplifying the voices of South Asian Americans and driving positive change in communities nationwide.

For Immediate Release:
November 5, 2025

Contact: Sarah Shah
press@iaimpact.org