32-year-old Indian-origin woman wins Washington DC Democratic primary

32-year-old Indian-origin woman wins Washington DC Democratic primary

Aparna Raj, a first-time candidate and daughter of Indian immigrants, won the Democratic primary for Washington DC's Ward 1 council seat. The result puts the 32-year-old on track to become the ward's first new representative in more than three decades and the youngest member of the DC Council.

Aparna Raj Claims Victory In Ward 1 Council Primary

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. – Aparna Raj will advance to the November election after winning the Democratic primary for the Ward 1 council seat in Washington, D.C. Raj defeated four other candidates in the race for the seat, which became available after Councilmember Brianne Nadeau announced that she would not seek re-election for a fourth term. The victory puts her in a strong position heading into November in heavily Democratic Washi…

Another Indian American Democratic Socialist, Aparna Raj, Wins D.C. Democratic Primary for Ward 1

A massive crowd of supporters gathered around Aparna Raj to cheer her victory in the race for the Democratic Party candidate to represent Ward 1 in Washington, D.C. Candidate for Ward 1 in D.C., Aparna Raj (holding a bouquet), surrounded by supporters after her win in the Democratic primary June 21. PHOTOS: Instagram @aparnafordc.com The 32 year-old Raj, who is described on her campaign website and social media accounts AparnaforDC, as a Democra…