Indian American candidates recorded strong gains in the 2026 US midterm elections, winning 30 state legislative seats, with Democrats securing 28 of the 33 decided contests. Two additional candidates were leading in races that remained undecided. The results also contributed to Democratic gains in Michigan and Arizona, where the party regained control of both legislative chambers. In Michigan, Democratic House Minority Leader Ranjeev Puri won re-election in the 24th District with approximately 66% of the vote. He is expected to become the first Indian American…