The Samosa Caucus is back to six members in the U.S. House of Representatives, marking another significant moment for Indian American political representation following the 2026 midterm elections.
The group, which had seen its strength fall to four members before the elections, is returning with two new faces and four familiar lawmakers who have secured another term in Congress. Indian American Democrats Dr. Amish Shah and Pia Dandiya have made history with victories in Arizona and Florida, while Ami Bera, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal and Suhas Subramanyam have won re-election.
The results bring the informal group of Indian American lawmakers back to six members, highlighting the community’s continued presence in American electoral politics.
Popularly known as the Samosa Caucus, the group is an informal collective of Indian American members of Congress. The playful name was coined by Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi in 2018, reflecting the growing visibility of Indian Americans in U.S. politics and their shared South Asian heritage.
The latest victories have also drawn attention to the political influence of Indian American voters and candidates, particularly at a time when immigration and the treatment of immigrant communities remain prominent national issues.
Indian American Impact congratulated all six lawmakers in a post on X, highlighting their role in representing the community in the next Congress.
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“All six are committed to lowering costs for working families, expanding access to health care, and protecting immigrants, and they will serve as a powerful check on the Trump administration in the next Congress.
At a time of rising hate against our communities, representation matters, and they will fight to keep our communities safe.
We congratulate each on their well-deserved victories, and we look forward to working with this group to deliver for all Americans,” the organization wrote.
Here is a look at the six Indian American lawmakers who will be part of the Samosa Caucus in the next Congress.
1. Dr. Amish Shah: Arizona’s 1st Congressional District
Democrat Dr. Amish Shah has made history by becoming the first Indian American elected to represent Arizona in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The physician defeated Republican challenger Jay Feely, a former National Football League player who received an endorsement from President Donald Trump, in the November 3 midterm elections.
Shah secured 52.49% of the vote against Feely’s 45.45%, according to results reported by Decision Desk HQ. His victory also flipped a Republican-held seat, making his entry into Congress an important gain for Democrats.
2. Pia Dandiya: Florida’s 22nd Congressional District
Indian American Democrat Pia Dandiya has won Florida’s newly redrawn 22nd Congressional District, defeating Republican businessman Casey Askar in one of the closely watched House races of the 2026 midterm elections.
Her victory makes her the first Indian American to represent Florida in the U.S. House, adding another new face to the Samosa Caucus.
Dandiya’s win, alongside Shah’s victory in Arizona, marks an important expansion of Indian American representation in states that had not previously elected members of the community to Congress.
3. Ami Bera: California’s 3rd Congressional District
Indian American Democratic Congressman Ami Bera has won reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives, defeating Republican challenger Robb Tucker, according to a report by the Press Trust of India.
The victory gives Bera, 61, another term in Congress and further extends his record as the longest-serving Indian American member of the House.
Bera has represented California in Congress since 2013 and remains one of the most established Indian American voices in the chamber.
4. Ro Khanna: California’s 17th Congressional District
Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna has secured another term representing California’s 17th Congressional District, defeating Republican challenger Ritesh Tandon.
Khanna has represented the district since 2017 and has become a prominent progressive voice in the Democratic Party. His work has focused on technology, manufacturing, innovation and economic policy.
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His reelection ensures that he will continue to be part of the Indian American delegation in the House.
5. Pramila Jayapal: Washington’s 7th Congressional District
Indian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has won reelection from Washington’s 7th Congressional District, extending her presence in the House of Representatives.
First elected in 2016, Jayapal represents most of Seattle and surrounding communities. She made history as the first South Asian American woman elected to Congress.
Over the years, she has emerged as a prominent voice on immigration reform, workers’ rights, healthcare and economic equality.
6. Suhas Subramanyam: Virginia’s 10th Congressional District
Indian American Democratic Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has won reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, defeating Republican challenger Dave Beckwith.
Subramanyam secured a second term after first winning the seat in 2024. He made history as the first Indian American to represent Virginia in the House and the first from the East Coast, according to his congressional office.
His reelection adds to the group’s continued presence across different regions of the country.
With two new lawmakers entering Congress and four incumbents returning, the Samosa Caucus is once again a six-member group. Their victories mark another milestone for Indian American political representation and give the community a stronger presence in the House as the next Congress prepares to take office.