New Delhi, Nov. 3 -- Indian-origin candidates are making their presence felt across the United States as the country prepares for the November 3 midterm elections.

At least 57 Indian-American candidates are in the fray for key positions at the national, state and local levels. The contests include prominent names such as Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio, Pramila Jayapal in Washington, among others.

The wide participation reflects the growing presence of the Indian-American community in US electoral politics.

One of the most closely watched contests is in Ohio, where Republican Ramaswamy is running for governor against Democrat Amy Acton. The Cincinnati-born biotech entrepreneur has the backing of President Donald Trump. His campaign focuses on ...