Ro Khanna leads Indian-American House candidates in campaign funds

Federal Election Commission (FEC) data shows that Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna holds a significant lead in campaign funds among Indian-American House candidates. Representing California’s 17th Congressional District, Khanna has $16.93 million in campaign cash, having raised $13.76 million during the 2026 election cycle as of June 30.

Other notable Indian-American representatives include Pramila Jayapal of Washington, who reported $2.50 million raised and $1.77 million in cash as of July 15, and Ami Bera of California, who reported $1.25 million raised and $1.83 million in cash as of June 30. Suhas Subramanyam, a Democrat in Virginia’s 10th District, reported $1.17 million raised and $583,000 in cash as of July 15.

Challengers and other candidates also reported varying totals, including Democrat Pia Dandiya in Florida’s 22nd District with $2.28 million raised, and Democrat Amish Shah in Arizona’s 1st District with $1.83 million raised. Most major candidates are expected to file third-quarter reports by October 15, which may update these financial standings.