Indian American Virginia State Senator Kannan Srinivasan has been elected Treasurer of the Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus, taking on a leadership role within the party’s governing body.
“I am honored to be elected Treasurer of the Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus,” Srinivasan posted on X stating he was “grateful for the trust of my colleagues” and looked forward to working with them to keep the caucus “strong, organized, and focused on delivering affordability, opportunity, and practical results for families across the Commonwealth.”
The Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus is composed of Democratic members of the state Senate and coordinates legislative priorities, internal strategy, and leadership elections.
The caucus elects its leadership team, including the treasurer, which helps manage internal operations and party organization within the chamber. Democrats currently hold a narrow majority in the 40-member Senate, making caucus coordination central to advancing legislation.
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The position was previously held by another Indian American Ghazala Hashmi, who served as caucus treasurer in 2023. Hyderabad, India-born Hashmi became Lt. Governor this year.
Srinivasan, 59, represents District 32 in Eastern Loudoun and assumed office in the Virginia Senate in January 2025 after winning a special election.
Before his election to the State Senate from District 26 in 2025, he made history as the first Indian American immigrant to serve in the Virginia House of Delegates.
Born in Chennai, India, Srinivasan earned his bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Madras and became one of the youngest individuals ever to complete the Chartered Accountant professional certification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. In 1992, Srinivasan immigrated to Virginia to pursue his master’s in accounting at Old Dominion University.
A former chair of the Virginia Medicaid Board, his legislative work has included issues related to healthcare access, consumer protection, and the opioid crisis.
He received the 2025 Hero Award by SPARC (Specially Adapted Resource Centers) in recognition of his advocacy for adults with severe disabilities.