Telugu-origin Aruna Miller re-elected as Maryland LG; Saritha Komatireddy loses NY AG race
HYDERABAD: Telugu-origin Aruna Miller has been re-elected as Maryland’s lieutenant governor for a second four-year term, alongside Democratic Governor Wes Moore, after the Associated Press projected a victory for the Democratic ticket. In New York, incumbent Democrat Letitia James won a third term as attorney general, defeating Republican challenger Saritha Komatireddy , according to Times Union.
Miller contested alongside Moore, who defeated Republican challenger Dan Cox, with Rob Krop as his running mate. The Associated Press and Wes Moore and Miller’s campaign page called the Maryland governor-lieutenant governor race for the Moore-Miller ticket. In a post-election statement issued by the campaign, Miller said, “Governor Moore and I are incredibly grateful to Marylanders for trusting us once again. To our tireless volunteers, dedicated campaign teams, and families who sacrificed so much, thank you. I’ve always said I have the best job in the world because I get to serve the people of Maryland. And I can’t wait to get back to work!”
In a separate statement shared with TOI, Miller said the administration had helped create nearly 100,000 jobs and welcomed more than 55,000 new businesses over the past four years. She also cited a 44% fall in homicides statewide and a 50% decline in overdose deaths from their pandemic peak.
Reflecting on her journey, Miller said she had immigrated to the US at the age of seven and never imagined she would one day help lead the state she called home. “The support from the Indian American community has been especially meaningful. I hope my reelection inspires more young people, particularly those from immigrant families, to see themselves in positions of leadership and recognise that their backgrounds are a source of strength, not a limitation,” she said.
In New York, James defeated Komatireddy, a former federal prosecutor who contested on the Republican ticket. Election-night figures reported by Times Union put James at 65.1% and Komatireddy at 32.8%, with more than half of precincts reporting at the time. The figures were unofficial and not final certified results.
Telugu-American community representatives said Miller’s re-election was a matter of pride for the community and that the participation of Telugu-origin women in public life in the US could inspire younger generations.
“I personally see Aruna Miller’s public service as encouraging examples of Telugu-American participation in American civic life. Seeing women from our community pursue public leadership can inspire younger generations to see themselves as future public servants,” said Vamshi Reddy, former president of the Telangana American Telugu Association.
Niranjan Srungavarapu of the Telugu Association of North America (TANA) said Miller’s re-election was a source of pride for the community. “Aruna Miller’s accomplishments as Maryland’s Lieutenant Governor are a source of pride for the broader Indian-American and Telugu-American communities. These developments reflect the growing contributions of Indian-origin Americans to public service and leadership in the United States. They also inspire younger generations to become more actively involved in civic affairs and public life,” he told TOI.
Miller contested alongside Moore, who defeated Republican challenger Dan Cox, with Rob Krop as his running mate. The Associated Press and Wes Moore and Miller’s campaign page called the Maryland governor-lieutenant governor race for the Moore-Miller ticket. In a post-election statement issued by the campaign, Miller said, “Governor Moore and I are incredibly grateful to Marylanders for trusting us once again. To our tireless volunteers, dedicated campaign teams, and families who sacrificed so much, thank you. I’ve always said I have the best job in the world because I get to serve the people of Maryland. And I can’t wait to get back to work!”
In a separate statement shared with TOI, Miller said the administration had helped create nearly 100,000 jobs and welcomed more than 55,000 new businesses over the past four years. She also cited a 44% fall in homicides statewide and a 50% decline in overdose deaths from their pandemic peak.
Reflecting on her journey, Miller said she had immigrated to the US at the age of seven and never imagined she would one day help lead the state she called home. “The support from the Indian American community has been especially meaningful. I hope my reelection inspires more young people, particularly those from immigrant families, to see themselves in positions of leadership and recognise that their backgrounds are a source of strength, not a limitation,” she said.
In New York, James defeated Komatireddy, a former federal prosecutor who contested on the Republican ticket. Election-night figures reported by Times Union put James at 65.1% and Komatireddy at 32.8%, with more than half of precincts reporting at the time. The figures were unofficial and not final certified results.
Telugu-American community representatives said Miller’s re-election was a matter of pride for the community and that the participation of Telugu-origin women in public life in the US could inspire younger generations.
“I personally see Aruna Miller’s public service as encouraging examples of Telugu-American participation in American civic life. Seeing women from our community pursue public leadership can inspire younger generations to see themselves as future public servants,” said Vamshi Reddy, former president of the Telangana American Telugu Association.
Niranjan Srungavarapu of the Telugu Association of North America (TANA) said Miller’s re-election was a source of pride for the community. “Aruna Miller’s accomplishments as Maryland’s Lieutenant Governor are a source of pride for the broader Indian-American and Telugu-American communities. These developments reflect the growing contributions of Indian-origin Americans to public service and leadership in the United States. They also inspire younger generations to become more actively involved in civic affairs and public life,” he told TOI.
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