Indian-American Democrat Jyot Singh has made history by winning Georgia’s House District 97, becoming the first Sikh American elected to the Georgia State Legislature. His victory in the November 3 elections marks a significant milestone for the Indian-American and Sikh communities in the United States.
Singh defeated Republican Yassin Moghazy in a constituency covering parts of Gwinnett County, including Duluth, Norcross, Peachtree Corners and Berkeley Lake.
Celebrating his victory, Singh shared a message on social media, saying, “We won!!! Thank you Georgia! I’m honored to be your representative-elect in HD-97.”
The son of Indian immigrant parents, Singh grew up in Norcross in a working-class family. He began earning money at 15 to support his family and experienced the financial challenges faced by many immigrant households.
A graduate of Gwinnett County public schools, he later attended Yale University on a full scholarship, earning a degree in Global Affairs in 2021.
Singh has described his political journey as a commitment to the community that shaped him. His Sikh faith, particularly the principles of seva (selfless service) and sarbat da bhala (well-being of all), has influenced his approach to public service.
He has pledged to champion equality, justice and the interests of ordinary Georgians in the state legislature.
A longtime political organiser and strategist, Singh has worked on gubernatorial and legislative campaigns and served as a press secretary. He also founded Blue Husky Group, a political and strategic consulting firm.
His work in education advocacy includes supporting efforts that helped secure $1.4 billion for Gwinnett County Public Schools through the renewal of E-SPLOST, a local sales tax dedicated to educational improvements.
Singh’s election represents an important breakthrough for Sikh-American political representation in Georgia. His journey from an immigrant household to elected office also highlights the growing participation of Indian Americans in American public life.
