Indian American Attorney Rakhi Israni Launches Bid for California’s 14th Congressional District
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Indian American attorney and educator Rakhi Israni has announced her candidacy for California’s 14th Congressional District, entering the race with a campaign focused on rising living costs, political polarization, and what she described as the need for practical, reform-oriented leadership.
Israni unveiled her campaign through a video shared on social media, highlighting her background as an educator, attorney, and mother of four. In the video, she framed her decision to run as a response to what she called a defining moment for public service.
“This moment calls on each of us to serve a purpose greater than ourselves and to stand firmly on the side of truth,” Israni said. “It is the same set of values my husband and I are passing down to our four children, and it is with these values I announce my campaign for Congress.”
She said the current political environment demands leadership that moves beyond confrontation and prioritizes results for communities.
“Today’s politics are defined by division and extreme rhetoric, so it is crucial for the safety of our communities that we elect a member of Congress focused on solving problems and lowering the temperature while hate and division infect our democracy,” Israni said.
Positioning herself as a problem-solver, Israni said addressing economic pressures on families would be a central priority of her campaign. If elected, she would become the second Indian American woman to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and the first from California.
The U.S. Congress currently includes six Indian American members: Ami Bera, Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Pramila Jayapal, Shri Thanedar, and Suhash Subramanyam.
“I am ready to lead, to restore justice and truth to our government, and focus on finding solutions to lower the skyrocketing costs crippling families in the Bay Area and across the country,” Israni said.
According to her campaign, Israni has lived in Fremont for more than 20 years, where she raised her family and built her professional career. She cited her experience founding and leading a national test-preparation company, drawing on her background as an educator and mentoring thousands of students nationwide.
Her legal work has included representing underserved clients in family court and assisting older residents with estate planning. She has also been active in local education communities, serving as PTA president at the elementary, middle, and high school levels attended by her children.
The campaign also pointed to her volunteer work with a large faith-based humanitarian organization, where she has provided legal support for crisis relief and community assistance, as well as her involvement with interfaith councils and national nonprofit boards.
California’s 14th Congressional District spans parts of the eastern Bay Area and includes diverse suburban communities with large populations of professionals, immigrants, and families. The district has drawn increased attention in recent election cycles amid ongoing debates over the cost of living, education, and governance in California. (Source: IANS)
