US: Indian-origin Democrat Wins US House Race For Third Consecutive Term

For the third consecutive term, Indian-origin Democratic congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has been re-elected to the US House of Representatives. Krishnamoorthi secured around 71% of the total votes and defeated the Libertarian Party's candidate Preston Nelson. Born in New Delhi, Krishnamoorthi was first elected in 2016 as a House Representative. Meanwhile in Washington, another Indian-origin candidate Pramila Jayapal has also secured her position for third consecutive term.