Democrat Suhas Subramanyam has made history by winning the race for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, triumphing over Republican Mike Clancy. Subramanyam’s victory cements his place as the first Indian-American elected to Congress from the East Coast, adding a significant milestone to his career in public service. With a total of 206,870 votes, Subramanyam secured 52.1 percent of the vote, while Clancy garnered 190,099 votes, representing 47.9 percent. Following his win, Subramanyam expressed his commitment to advancing the well-being of Virginians, particularly in terms of infrastructure funding and shielding federal employees from the adverse impacts of government shutdowns.
In response to his victory, Subramanyam posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), “I am honored and humbled that the people of Virginia’s 10th District put their trust in me to take on the toughest fights and deliver results in Congress. This district is my home. I got married here, my wife Miranda and I are raising our daughters here, and the issues our community faces are personal to our family. It is an honor to continue serving this district in Washington.” His message emphasized the deep connection he feels toward the district, highlighting that his own family’s life is intertwined with the community he will now represent in the nation’s capital.
Subramanyam brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served as a technology policy adviser under the Obama administration, where he specialized in tech-related policy issues. His career in politics began in Virginia, where he became the first Indian-American to be elected to both the Virginia House and Senate. This achievement laid the groundwork for his congressional campaign, during which he focused on issues close to Virginians’ hearts, such as strengthening the state’s infrastructure and ensuring economic stability for federal employees, especially in light of recent federal shutdown threats.
Notably, Subramanyam received a crucial endorsement from outgoing Representative Jennifer Wexton, a popular figure in Virginia’s 10th District, who decided to retire due to health concerns. Wexton took to X to publicly express her support, saying, “I couldn’t be prouder to call Suhas my next Congressman and to have him carry on my legacy fighting for the families of #VA10.” This endorsement was particularly impactful, as Wexton’s work and dedication to the district have set a high standard for her successor.
With the support of Virginia’s 10th District, Subramanyam now faces the challenge of building on Wexton’s achievements while addressing pressing issues that matter to his constituents.
