Suhas Subramanyam, a prominent figure in Virginia’s political landscape, aims to tackle Congress dysfunction and extremism by running for the US House of Representatives. Subramanyam, aged 37, made history as the first Indian-American, South-Asian, and Hindu elected to the Virginia General Assembly in 2019 and later to the Virginia State Senate in 2023. His candidacy for the 10th Congressional District of Virginia, marked by a significant Indian-American demographic, follows the announcement of incumbent Democrat Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton’s retirement.
Born in Houston to Indian-American parents who immigrated from Bengaluru, Subramanyam’s commitment to public service began with his appointment as a White House technology policy advisor by then-President Barack Obama in 2015. Expressing admiration for Wexton’s mentorship during her tenure, Subramanyam emphasizes accessibility and dedication to constituents as key pillars of his candidacy.
With a focus on progressive policymaking, Subramanyam vows to address Washington’s dysfunction and extremism while championing long-term solutions for America’s future. As a seasoned legislator in Virginia since 2019, he has demonstrated a track record of effective representation. Despite facing stiff competition, Subramanyam remains optimistic about his campaign’s fundraising efforts, fueled by grassroots support.
Driven by a vision of a better future for America, Subramanyam advocates for congressional accountability, fiscal responsibility, and a renewed focus on problem-solving. Drawing from his family’s immigrant experience, he underscores the importance of education, hard work, and service in overcoming challenges and achieving success.
