New Delhi, Nov. 4 -- The 2026 US midterm elections have highlighted the growing political footprint of Indian-Americans, with candidates of Indian origin securing victories in key congressional and state-level contests.

From Suhas Subramanyam and Pia Dandiya to Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal and Ami Bera, their electoral success reflects the community's expanding presence in American political life.

However, experts told Livemint that these victories should not be viewed merely through the lens of ethnic representation.

According to experts, Indian-American candidates are building electoral coalitions beyond their own communities by focusing on issues that resonate with a wider electorate, including economic security, healthcare, immigrati...