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Ro Khanna Seeks Sixth Term in US Midterms as Progressive Democratic Voice
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Firstpost•09-10-2026, 17:20
Ro Khanna Seeks Sixth Term in US Midterms as Progressive Democratic Voice
- •Ro Khanna, an Indian-origin progressive Democrat representing California, is seeking his sixth term in the US House of Representatives for the 2026 midterms.
- •He is a prominent member of the Samosa Caucus, an informal group of Indian-American lawmakers in the United States Congress.
- •Khanna made headlines in June after being detained by rifle-wielding Israeli settlers during a fact-finding visit to the West Bank.
- •His legislative achievements include playing an instrumental role in the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 to boost US semiconductor manufacturing.
- •He also introduced measures like the VALOR Act for veterans, the 21st Century IDEA Act for digital government services, and the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
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Rohit Khanna is an Indian-origin lawmaker born in Philadelphia who has represented California’s 17th congressional district in the US House of Representatives since 2017.
His notable legislative work includes contributing to the Endless Frontier Act, shaping the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 to boost semiconductor manufacturing, advancing the VALOR Act and the 21st Century IDEA Act, and driving the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Republican candidate Ritesh Tandon, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and founder of Kricel Corporation, is challenging Democratic incumbent Ro Khanna in California's 17th Congressional District.
