Indian American political figures recorded mixed results in statewide races during the US midterm elections, with Maryland Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller and Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul securing re-election, while Republican candidate Saritha Komatireddy lost her challenge for New York attorney general.
In Maryland, Democratic Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller won another four-year term, receiving 62.55 per cent of the vote, according to state election results. Their victory allows the two leaders to continue their administration for a second term.
Following the results, Miller thanked voters for their support in a post on social media. She expressed gratitude for the confidence placed in her and Moore, acknowledging the people and communities across Maryland who had supported their re-election.
In Wisconsin, Attorney General Josh Kaul defeated Republican challenger Eric Toney to secure a third term in office. Kaul, whose father is of Indian origin, has served as the state’s attorney general since 2019. His new term is scheduled to begin in January 2027. Toney conceded the contest on election night.
Meanwhile, in New York, Republican Saritha Komatireddy lost her challenge against Democratic incumbent Letitia James, who secured a third term as state attorney general.
Komatireddy, a former federal prosecutor, had campaigned against James’s leadership of the attorney general’s office. She raised concerns about public safety and criticised what she described as the politicisation of the office.
The results reflected different outcomes for candidates with Indian connections in important statewide contests. While Miller and Kaul secured fresh mandates, Komatireddy’s defeat meant that James would continue in the New York attorney general’s office for another term.
