Jain Americans celebrate Pia Dandiya and Amish Shah’s historic congressional victories, marking a milestone for political representation.
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Democrat Amish Shah defeats Republican Jay Feely to become the first Indian American elected to Congress from Arizona.
Jain Indian American Amish Shah leads Arizona’s congressional race, set to become first Indian American to represent the state in Congress.
Indian American candidates pursue congressional and state-level seats as 2026 midterms test their political representation and influence.
Amish Shah won Democratic primary for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, will face Republican Jay Feely in the November general election.
Son of immigrant parents from India, Shah is the first Indian-American to serve in the Arizona legislature
The first Indian American to serve in the Arizona legislature vows to tackle public education, health care and climate change
Among winners six first-timers and a number of incumbents, including Maryland’s Kumar Barve, the longest serving Indian American legislator.

