Washington, October 16, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna ended September with $16.94 million in campaign funds, maintaining one of the largest reported cash reserves among Indian-American candidates for federal office, according to his latest filing with the US Federal Election Commission (FEC).
Khanna, a California Democrat representing the 17th Congressional District, raised $1.48 million and spent $1.47 million between July and September, according to a report submitted by his campaign committee, Ro for Congress Inc.
His cash balance stood at $16.94 million on September 30, compared with $16.93 million at the end of June. Across the current election cycle, his campaign has raised $15.4 million and spent $9.3 million.
The figures reflect the information electronically submitted to the FEC and had not yet been processed by the commission, which may make adjustments.
Khanna’s Republican challenger, Ritesh Tandon, reported raising $14,807 during the third quarter. His campaign had just $702 remaining at the end of September.
Other Indian-American lawmakers also reported campaign balances in their latest filings. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal of Washington had $1.77 million on hand after raising $349,000 during the quarter, while California Congressman Ami Bera reported $1.65 million after collecting $187,000.
Virginia Congressman Suhas Subramanyam raised $400,000 and ended the quarter with $647,000 in available funds.
Michigan Congressman Shri Thanedar, who lost his August 4 primary, reported $5.94 million in cash on hand alongside $14.44 million in outstanding debt.
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, who lost his Illinois Senate primary, reported small remaining balances in his Senate and House campaign committees.
As of 8:50 pm local time on Thursday, Democratic candidate Amish Shah and Republican candidate Jay Feely in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, along with Democratic candidate Pia Dandiya in Florida’s 22nd District, had not filed their quarterly reports. The filing deadline was midnight.
Dandiya’s Republican opponent, Casey Askar, reported $80,000 in cash on hand and $4.04 million in debt.
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