WASHINGTON, 4 November, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Several Pakistani-American candidates have secured electoral victories across different US states, winning seats in state legislatures and strengthening their representation in American politics. In Pennsylvania, Democrat Maryam Sabeih was elected to the State Senate from District 2, while Saud Anwar won re-election to the Connecticut State Senate from District 3. In Texas, Pakistani-origin Salman Bhojani retained his seat in the State House of Representatives from District 92, securing 67 percent of the vote. Another Pakistani-American lawmaker, Suleman Lalani, also won re-election from Texas House District 76 with 67 percent of the votes. Meanwhile, Farooq Mughal secured victory in Georgia’s State House of Representatives from District 105, receiving 60.8 percent of the vote. The victories highlight the growing participation and political influence of Pakistani-Americans in the United States, as candidates of Pakistani origin continue to make their mark in state-level politics.