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Indian-American Triumph: Texas Elections Signal Growing Influence
- Indian-American candidates Sanjay Singhal and Sukh Kaur emerged victorious in Texas city council runoff contests held on June 8, 2025.
- Their victories followed growing Indian-American civic engagement and leadership trends in Texas urban centers like Houston and San Antonio.
- Sanjay Singhal, an IIT Delhi alumnus and former energy industry professional, won the election for Sugar Land’s District 2 by receiving 2,346 votes, surpassing Nasir Hussain, who garnered 777 votes.
- Sukh Kaur, a pioneering Sikh American and advocate for education, secured a commanding victory in San Antonio’s District 1 council race, winning 65% of the vote against her opponent.
- Their wins, alongside Carol McCutcheon’s mayoral victory in Sugar Land, reinforce Texas as a hub of expanding Indian-American political influence.
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Indian-Americans Win Key City Council Seats in Texas; Sugar Land Gets New Mayor
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. In a significant political stride for the Indian diaspora in the United States, Sanjay Singhal and Sukh Kaur, both Indian Americans, have won city council runoff elections in Texas, while Carol McCutcheon has been elected as Mayor of Sugar Land, a Houston suburb with a large Indian-origin population. World News | Indian-Americans Win Key City Council Seats in Texas; Sugar Land Gets New Mayor.
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Indian-Americans win key city council seats in Texas; Sugar Land gets new mayor
Houston Jun 8 (PTI): In a significant political stride for the Indian diaspora in the United States, Sanjay Singhal and Sukh Kaur, both Indian Americans, have won city council runoff elections in Texas, while Carol McCutcheon has been elected as Mayor of Sugar Land, a Houston suburb with a large Indian-origin populatio.
Indian-American Triumph: Texas Elections Signal Growing Influence
Indian-American candidates Sanjay Singhal and Sukh Kaur won city council runoff elections in Texas, reinforcing Indian-American civic engagement. Singhal and Kaur focused on governance, infrastructure, and inclusive urban development. Carol McCutcheon was elected Sugar Land mayor, emphasizing strategic growth. Their victories signify expanding representation in Texas's political landscape.
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