Washington, October 15, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna has emerged as the financial front-runner among Indian-American candidates contesting US House of Representatives elections, with $16.93 million in campaign cash, according to Federal Election Commission (FEC) data.
Khanna, a Democrat representing California’s 17th Congressional District, had raised $13.76 million during the 2026 election cycle as of June 30. His substantial campaign reserves put him well ahead of other Indian-American candidates, although third-quarter fundraising reports due on October 15 are expected to provide a more updated picture.
Khanna’s Republican challenger, Ritesh Tandon, had raised $52,500 during the cycle through September 30 and reported just $702 in cash on hand.
Among other incumbent Indian-American Democrats, Representative Pramila Jayapal of Washington state had raised $2.50 million and held $1.77 million in cash as of July 15. Her Republican challenger, Nirav Sheth, had raised $11,800 and reported $5,000 in cash on hand as of July 22.
California Representative Ami Bera had raised $1.25 million and held $1.83 million as of June 30, while Virginia Representative Suhas Subramanyam had raised $1.17 million and held $583,000 as of July 15.
Among challengers, Democrat Pia Dandiya in Florida’s 22nd Congressional District had raised $2.28 million, with $1.30 million in cash as of July 29. Democrat Amish Shah, contesting Arizona’s 1st District, had raised $1.83 million and held $402,000 as of July 1.
Several other Indian-American candidates have already filed their third-quarter reports. Republican Max Ganorkar in North Carolina’s 4th District reported $18,600 raised and $16,800 in cash on hand. Independent Sandeep Dixit in Ohio’s 13th District reported $81,900 raised and $7,300 on hand, while Democrat Mark Nair in Texas’s 13th District reported $132,000 raised and $14,500 on hand.
The figures are cycle-to-date totals, and some reports cover periods ending in July. The latest filings, covering July 1 to September 30, could alter the rankings among candidates.
Khanna’s substantial fundraising has also fuelled speculation about his broader political ambitions. The November 3 elections will determine all 435 seats in the House.
Indian Americans currently hold six House seats, all represented by Democrats. The FEC requires House candidates who raise or spend more than $5,000 to regularly disclose campaign receipts, expenditure and available cash.
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