India, Nov. 14 -- The families of prominent U.S. politicians often attract attention, including for their connections to other parts of the world. Several politicians are married to women of Indian origin who work in fields such as medicine, law and business.

Some have joined their husbands on the campaign trail, while others have largely stayed out of the political spotlight. Here is a look at six women and their backgrounds.

Psychiatrist Sarah Jukaku is married to Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, who won Michigan's U.S. Senate election on November 3, 2026. Born and raised in Michigan, Sarah has family roots in Bhatkal, Karnataka.

She studied at the University of Michigan before earning a medical degree from Columbia University's Vagelos Coll...