Two Indian-American candidates face key U.S. midterm races as early voting begins
Amish Shah and Pia Dandiya are contesting key races that are crucial for Democrats to flip the U.S. House in the midterm elections on November 3.
The Hindu reports: Amish Shah and Pia Dandiya are contesting key races that are crucial for Democrats to flip the U.S. House in the midterm elections on November 3.
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