Pakistani-American Candidates Win Multiple U.S. State and Local Seats
Pakistani-American candidates secured victories in five U.S. states during November 4 elections, coinciding with broad Democratic gains in the Senate and House.
Pakistani-American candidates won multiple state and local offices across the United States during elections on November 4, 2026. The Democratic Party saw its candidates of Pakistani origin secure victories in Pennsylvania, Nevada, Connecticut, Texas, and Georgia.
In Pennsylvania, Meriam Sabih defeated incumbent Milou Mackenzie for State House District 131. Other legislative wins included Maryam Khan and Saud Anwar in Connecticut, and Farooq Mughal in Georgia. Incumbents also maintained their positions, with Hanadi Nadeem winning re-election to the Nevada Assembly, and Suleman Lalani and Salman Bhojani retaining their seats in the Texas House.
Local victories extended to Muhammad Iqbal for the Kane County Board in Illinois and PK Qaiser as Assessor of Arapahoe County in Colorado. In contrast, Republican candidate Imtiaz Mohammad lost his race for the Florida state legislature.
These results occurred alongside a wider shift in national power. The Democratic Party wrested control of the Senate with 54 seats, took a lead in the House of Representatives with 228 seats, and secured governorships in 26 states.
