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Suhas Subramanyam
Official House portrait of Subramanyam smiling in front of the U.S. flag, wearing a black suit with Seal of Virginia lapel pin, light purple shirt, and striped red, black, and white tie.
Official portrait, 2025
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 10th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 3, 2025
Preceded byJennifer Wexton
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 32nd district
In office
January 10, 2024 – January 3, 2025
Preceded byJohn Bell (redistricted)
Succeeded byKannan Srinivasan
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 87th district
In office
January 8, 2020 – January 10, 2024
Preceded byJohn Bell
Succeeded byKannan Srinivasan (redistricted)
Personal details
Born (1986-09-26) September 26, 1986 (age 38)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Miranda Peña
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(m. 2018)​
Children2
EducationTulane University (BA)
Northwestern University (JD)
WebsiteHouse website

Suhas Subramanyam (born September 26, 1986)[1] is an American politician and attorney serving as the U.S. representative for Virginia's 10th congressional district since 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Virginia Senate from 2024 to 2025 and in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2020 to 2024.

After working as a White House advisor during the Obama administration, Subramanayam became the first South Asian American elected to the Virginia General Assembly in 2019.[2][3] He was elected to the Virginia Senate in 2023, representing the 32nd district.

In 2024, Subramanayam was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, succeeding Jennifer Wexton. His district covers the northern Virginia exurbs of Washington, D.C., including all of Loudoun and Fauquier counties, as well as parts of Rappahannock, Prince William, and Fairfax counties.

Early life and education

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Subramanyam was born in Houston, Texas,[4] to physician parents who emigrated from Bengaluru, India.[5] He attended Clear Lake High School and earned his bachelor's degree in philosophy, summa cum laude, from Tulane University in 2008.[6] After college, he worked as a legislative aide, and then went to Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 2013.[4] While in law school, he helped overturn the wrongful conviction of a man sentenced to life in prison.[7]

Career

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Subramanyam began his career in public service as a legislative staffer, working for U.S. Representative Suzanne Kosmas of Florida.[4] While in law school, he clerked for the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee for Senator Dick Durbin, helping him reintroduce the DREAM Act.[8][6]

In 2015, Subramanyam was appointed to serve as a White House technology policy advisor in the administration of President Barack Obama.[9] He led a task force on technology policy that addressed job creation, IT modernization, and regulating emerging technology.[10]

After leaving the White House, Subramanyam practiced law and was a business owner in the technology sector.[6]

Virginia House of Delegates

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Elections

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In the 2019 Virginia House of Delegates election, Subramanyam ran to succeed Democrat John Bell for the 87th district, who left the seat to run for the 13th district of the Virginia Senate. He faced a crowded primary, running against three other first-generation Americans.[11] He won the primary with 47.0% of the vote.[12][13]

In the general election, Subramanyam ran on a platform to improve education, healthcare, and traffic in the region and across Virginia.[14] Subramanyam went on to win the general election with 62.0% of the vote.[15]

In the 2021 Virginia House of Delegates election, Subramanyam won a second term representing the 87th district by defeating Republican Gregory Moulthrop by double digits.[16]

Tenure

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In 2020, Subramanyam introduced HB528, which authorized the Virginia State Corporation Commission to refund $330 million to ratepayers from Dominion Energy over charges between 2017 and 2020.[17] The next year, he co-founded the General Assembly's first Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus.[18] He is also the co-founder and co-chair of Virginia Commonwealth Caucus, a group of lawmakers seeking to bridge partisan divides.[19]

U.S. House of Representatives

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Elections

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See also: 2024 Virginia's 10th congressional district election
Subramanyam is sworn into the 119th Congress, 2025

In January 2024, he announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives in the 2024 election to succeed Jennifer Wexton of the 10th district.[20] He was endorsed by Jennifer Wexton to succeed her.[21] Subramanyam won Virginia's 10th congressional district election, narrowly defeating Republican Mike Clancy by a margin of 4.6%.[22]

The district is anchored in the outer portion of Northern Virginia, and includes all of Loudoun and Rappahannock counties, parts of Prince William, Fauquier, and Fairfax counties, and the independent cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.[23]

Tenure

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Subramanyam was sworn in on January 3, 2025, as the U.S. representative for Virginia’s 10th congressional district.[24] In his first month in office, he was one of 46 House Democrats to vote in favor of the Laken Riley Act, which requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain undocumented immigrants charged with theft.[25][26]

In February, he introduced the LEASH DOGE Act and related legislation aimed at increasing transparency and oversight of the Department of Government Efficiency. Subramanyam criticized the department’s actions under Elon Musk’s leadership as unconstitutional and detrimental to public services.[27]

Committee assignments

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Subramanyam on the Oversight Committee, 2025

Subramanyam's committee assignments for the 119th Congress include:[24]

Caucus memberships

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Subramanyam's caucus memberships include:[6]

Personal life

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Subramanyam lives in Ashburn, Virginia, with his wife, Miranda Peña, whom he married in 2018.[6] They have two daughters.[28] He was a member of the Loudoun Health Council and also served as a volunteer EMT and firefighter.[29] He identifies as a Hindu.[30]

Electoral history

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Virginia House of Delegates primary election: 87th District, 2019[31]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Suhas Subramanyam 3,052 47.2%
Democratic Johanna L. Gusman 1,207 18.7%
Democratic Hassan M. Ahmad 1,502 23.2%
Democratic Akshay Bhamidipati 701 10.9%
Total votes 6,488 100.0%
Virginia House of Delegates election: 87th District, 2019[32]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Suhas Subramanyam 17,693 62.0%
Republican William M. Drennan Jr. 10,818 37.9%
Total votes 28,539 100.0%
Virginia House of Delegates election: 87th District, 2021[33]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Suhas Subramanyam (Incumbent) 24,348 58.4%
Republican Gregory Jon Moulthrop 17,273 41.4%
Total votes 41,677 100.0%
Virginia Senate Democratic primary election: 32nd District, 2023[34]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Suhas Subramanyam 11,178 73.7%
Democratic Ibraheem S. Samirah 4,000 26.4%
Total votes 15,178 100.0%
Primary results by county: * Subramanyam: Blue * Helmer: Green * Maldonado: Pink
Virginia Senate election: 32nd District, 2023[35]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Suhas Subramanyam 36,590 60.6%
Republican Gregory J. Moulthrop 23,541 39.0%
Total votes 60,431 100.0%
United States House of Representatives Democratic primary election: 10th District, 2024[36]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Suhas Subramanyam 13,504 30.4%
Democratic Dan Helmer 11,784 26.6%
Democratic Atif Qarni 4,768 10.7%
Democratic Eileen Filler-Corn 4,131 9.3%
Democratic Jennifer Boysko 4,016 9.0%
Democratic David Reid 1,419 3.2%
Democratic Michelle Maldonado 1,412 3.2%
Democratic Adrian Pokharel 1,028 2.3%
Democratic Krystle Kaul 982 2.2%
Democratic Travis Nembhard 722 1.6%
Democratic Marion Devoe 386 0.9%
Democratic Mark Leighton 225 0.5%
Total votes 44,377 100.0%
United States House of Representatives election: 10th District, 2024[37]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Suhas Subramanyam 210,790 52.3%
Republican Mike Clancy 191,897 47.7%
Total votes 402,687 100.0%

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Senate of Virginia". Virginia General Assembly. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  2. ^ RAGHUNATHAN/India-West, NIMMI. "'Run for the Right Reasons': Suhas Subramanyam, Virginia's First Hindu, Indian American Delegate". India West. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
  3. ^ "Meet Suhas Subramanyam, Indian American Democrat running for Virginia House of Delegates". The American Bazaar. May 29, 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c "Bioguide Search". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
  5. ^ Reporter, SUNITA SOHRABJI, India-West Staff. "Indian American Entrepreneur, Volunteer Firefighter Runs for Seat in Virginia House of Delegates". India West. Archived from the original on June 24, 2021. Retrieved June 18, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ a b c d e f "Rep. Suhas Subramanyam - D Virginia, 10th, In Office - Biography | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
  7. ^ Caruba, Lauren (October 4, 2011). "Center on Wrongful Convictions expresses joy after Jacques Rivera's release". The Daily Northwestern. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
  8. ^ "Meet Suhas Subramanyam, another Indian American who won in the Virginia elections". The American Bazaar. November 6, 2019. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  9. ^ "Former technology policy adviser to Obama administration wins Va. House of Delegates primary". wusa9.com. June 12, 2019. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  10. ^ PTI (November 7, 2019). "First Muslim woman, Ghazala Hashmi elected to Virginia's state senate". National Herald. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
  11. ^ Olivo, Antonio. "In this suburban Democratic primary, all 4 candidates are first-generation Americans". Retrieved December 16, 2020 – via www.washingtonpost.com.
  12. ^ "Virginia Elections Database » Search Elections". Virginia Elections Database. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  13. ^ "Former technology policy adviser to Obama administration wins Va. House of Delegates primary". wusa9.com. June 12, 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
  14. ^ Staff Reports. "Democrat Suhas Subramanyam wins 87th House District". Prince William Times. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
  15. ^ "2019 November General". Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  16. ^ Report, Times-Mirror Staff (November 2, 2021). "Subramanyam wins 87th House District race over Moulthrop". LoudounTimes.com. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  17. ^ "Dominion Energy Settlement". wjla.com. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
  18. ^ "Virginia State Legislators Create AAPI Caucus". DCist. Archived from the original on March 26, 2021. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
  19. ^ Nathaniel Cline (January 13, 2020). "Del. Subramanyam to co-chair Commonwealth Caucus in hopes of increasing bipartisanship during 2020 session". LoudounTimes.com. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  20. ^ Olivo, Antonio (November 16, 2023). "Virginia Del. Suhas Subramanyam joins race to succeed Rep. Jennifer Wexton". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  21. ^ Armus, Teo (May 13, 2024). "Virginia's Rep. Wexton endorses Subramanyam to succeed her in Congress". Washington Post. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  22. ^ "Virginia 10th District election results". Washington Post. November 7, 2024.
  23. ^ "US Representative District 10". vpap.org. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  24. ^ a b "Suhas Subramanyam". Clerk of the United States House of Representatives. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
  25. ^ Rashud, Hafiz (January 7, 2025). "The 48 Democrats Who Voted to Deport Nonviolent Undocumented Offenders". The New Republic. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
  26. ^ Rashid, Hafiz (January 22, 2025). "The 46 Democrats Who Voted for Republicans' Racist Immigration Bill". The New Republic. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  27. ^ Kumar, Arun (February 26, 2025). "Suhas Subramanyam introduces LEASH DOGE Act to check Musk". The American Bazaar. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
  28. ^ Rathore, Reena (August 16, 2024). "VA's Suhas Subramanyam: My Daughters Have A Multi-Cultural Identity Like Kamala Harris". IndiaWest Journal News. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  29. ^ Nathaniel Cline (August 23, 2020). "The very busy life of Suhas: Del. Subramanyam reflects on first session, public health efforts and family life". LoudounTimes.com. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
  30. ^ Diamant, Jeff (January 2, 2025). "Faith on the Hill". Pew Research Center. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  31. ^ "Virginia Elections Database » 2019 House of Delegates Democratic Primary District 87". Virginia Elections Database. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  32. ^ "Virginia Elections Database » 2019 House of Delegates General Election District 87". Virginia Elections Database. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  33. ^ "Virginia Elections Database » 2021 House of Delegates General Election District 87". Virginia Elections Database. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  34. ^ "2023 Democratic Primary". Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  35. ^ "2023 November General". Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  36. ^ Vakil, Caroline (June 18, 2024). "Suhas Subramanyam wins Virginia Democratic primary for Wexton's seat". The Hill. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  37. ^ "Virginia House District 10 Election 2024 Live Results". NBC News. November 11, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
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