Indian-American Niraj Antani wins Republican primary for the state senates sixth district

Washington: Indian-American Niraj Antani, who is currently serving in the Ohio General Assembly as a state representative, has won the Republican primary for the state senates sixth district, the media reported.

The 29-year-old Antani defeated his nearest rival Rachel Selby by nearly 40 percentage points, according to unofficial results posted on the website of the Ohio Secretary of State.

In the November election, Antani will face Democrat Mark Fogel, reports the American Bazaar.

If he wins, Antani will become the first indian-American get elected to the Ohio state senate in history. “I am truly grateful to the voters for their support tonight in this Republican primary,” said Antani, who is currently the youngest Indian-American elected official in the US.

“Representing the community in which I was born and raised is an incredible honour. I work hard every day at the Statehouse to make it achievable for all Ohioans to have the opportunity to make their American Dream a reality.” Antani said, while he is happy to have won, “this is not a time for celebration.” (IANS)

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