Nigerian-Americans have been listed among the reported winners of the United States midterm elections held on November 3, 2026, securing positions in state legislatures and local government across several states.\n<\/p>\n
The list, updated on November 4, features 14 people, including candidates in Georgia, Texas, Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio, Connecticut, Michigan, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Washington, DC.\n<\/p>\n
Their positions range from state representatives and a state senator to a county executive and a member of the Washington, DC, Council.\n<\/p>\n
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on Wednesday congratulated Nigerian-Americans who won elections in the US, describing their achievements as a source of pride for Nigerians at home and abroad.<\/p>\n
In a congratulatory message, Dabiri-Erewa praised their talent, resilience and leadership, wishing them success as they take on their new responsibilities.<\/p>\n
\u201cHearty congratulations to Nigerian-Americans who won elections in the US. Wishing all of them great success. <\/p>\n
\u201cYour achievements are a source of pride and a testament to the talent, resilience and leadership of Nigerians making a difference across the globe.<\/p>\n
\u201cWishing you greater success as you take on these new responsibilities,\u201d she said.\n<\/p>\n
The US midterm elections are held halfway through a president\u2019s four-year term and determine the composition of Congress, alongside several state and local political offices.\n<\/p>\n
The elections provide voters with an opportunity to choose representatives who will make decisions on legislation, public spending and governance at different levels.\n<\/p>\n
The reported winners of Nigerian descent secured positions in different parts of the country, reflecting their participation in American public life.\n<\/p>\n
Dabiri-Erewa\u2019s message comes as Nigerians continue to celebrate citizens and people of Nigerian descent making contributions in different fields around the world.\n<\/p>\n
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