Democratic Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi won reelection to a United States House seat representing Illinois on Tuesday. Krishnamoorthi, first elected to Congress in 2016, is the ranking Democratic member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.
Krishnamoorthi won with 56% of the vote, compared with 44% for Republican Mark Rice, according to the Associated Press.
Krishnamoorthi is a Harvard University-educated lawyer, he has held posts for the state, including former deputy state treasurer. Congressman Krishnamoorthi was first elected to represent Illinois' 8th District in 2016. The district includes a small section on Chicago's northwest side as well as several west and northwest suburbs.
In the presidential campaign, the Indian-American Congressman actively supported Democrat nominee Kamala Harris in critical swing states where the Indian American community could play a significant role. Krishnamoorthi advocated for the Harris-Walz ticket and encouraged South Asian voter turnout.
In August, concerned by the recent rise in violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, Krishnamoorthi urged Secretary of State Tony Blinken to engage directly with the interim Bangladeshi government to end these attacks. Krishnamoorthi called for measures to hold those responsible accountable and ensure the safety and justice for the targeted Hindu community.