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Apr
Rajeev Sharma :- A 31-year-old Indian-origin woman has entered the race for mayor in Washington, DC, drawing attention as one of the few South Asian candidates to contest the high-profile election. Originally from Tamil Nadu, she moved to the United States at a young age and has spent over a decade living in Washington DC. Professionally, she has built a career in government contracting and cybersecurity, and is now stepping into politics as a Democratic candidate for the 2026 mayoral election. Positioning herself as an outsider, she has emphasised her distance from traditional political networks, presenting her campaign as a…