Latest news and media coverage of Rakhi Israni's Democratic campaign for Congress in California's 14th Congressional District (CA-14).
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Read Press Release →The Spanish-language version of “My American Dream.” Same story of Rakhi’s parents arriving in this country with nothing and building a life here — told for Spanish-speaking voters across CA-14.
Rakhi explains why CA-14 voters could see up to four ballots in 2026 — the regular primary, the special primary, the special runoff, and the November general — and how CA14election.org helps voters figure out exactly which elections apply to them.
“My American Dream” is the first TV ad of Rakhi’s campaign. It’s the story of her parents, who came to this country with nothing and built a life here — and a warning that the same dream is being put out of reach for the next generation.
Rakhi sits down with KTVU to talk about her run for Congress in CA-14 — a Fremont mom who has outraised the entire field with grassroots energy and no corporate PAC money.
Rakhi Israni sits down with Diya TV to discuss how the concept of dharma drives her campaign for California’s 14th Congressional District.
Chronicle politics writer Alexei Koseff examines how Eric Swalwell’s resignation amid sexual misconduct allegations has scrambled the field of candidates competing to fill his CA-14 seat.
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Garry’s Guide synthesizes endorsements from 14 community partner organizations for the June 2, 2026 California primary. Rakhi is profiled in the CA-14 open-seat race with endorsements from BAJC-Action and Hindu United Vote.
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Patch profiles Rakhi as an attorney, judge pro tempore, and small business owner running for Congress in CA-14. The daughter of refugees, she’s focused on the cost-of-living crisis, housing affordability, and protecting immigrants in the East Bay.
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KQED’s voter guide profiles the candidates in the CA-14 race on affordability, tech regulation, and immigration. Rakhi’s positions: lower costs, ban congressional stock trading, expand housing tax credits, and protect workers and artists from AI displacement.
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Geeta Sikand argues that Rakhi Israni stands out as the only CA-14 candidate with a proven record of defending the Indian American community — testifying against SB-403 and centering her campaign on dharma and protecting minorities.
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Rakhi Israni, a political newcomer and Fremont mother of four, has raised over $2 million for her CA-14 campaign — outpacing the Democratic establishment in the race to fill Swalwell’s seat.
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Rakhi addresses recent media coverage head-on, emphasizing 35 years of consistent Democratic engagement and framing her community-driven contributions as the product of genuine civic involvement.
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Israni files for the CA-14 special election and signs a joint unity pledge asking Democratic candidates to rally behind retired state senator Bob Wieckowski to avoid splitting the Democratic vote.
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Rakhi Israni and three other Democratic candidates sign a joint unity pledge to rally behind a single caretaker candidate for the CA-14 special election, preventing a split Democratic vote.
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Rakhi Israni officially files for the CA-14 special election and calls on fellow Democrats to unite behind a single unity strategy to protect Democratic votes in Congress.
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Rakhi Israni has emerged as the leading fundraiser in the CA-14 congressional race, accumulating $2 million in donations and positioning herself prominently in the competitive field.
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Rakhi Israni is among the Democratic candidates who filed for the CD14 special election to fill Swalwell’s seat, with the primary set for August 18, 2026.
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Rakhi Israni emphasized investing federal dollars in local infrastructure and education, stating that “the foundation for our growth here in the Bay Area is our educational system.”
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Campaign builds dominant early lead without corporate PAC money, powered by hundreds of individual donors in just ten weeks.
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Gov. Newsom announced the special election to fill Swalwell’s seat for August 18, with Rakhi Israni listed among the Democratic candidates as an educator and nonprofit attorney.
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Rakhi Israni has become a prominent contender in the CA-14 race, marking a significant milestone for Indian American representation in Congress with her experience addressing affordability challenges.
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi endorsed Rakhi Israni’s congressional campaign, calling her a philanthropic leader and tireless advocate who would contribute immensely to the United States Congress.
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Rakhi Israni drew parallels between her grandparents’ displacement during India’s Partition and the Jewish refugee experience, emphasizing how her family’s history shapes her perspective on empathy and leadership.
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Rep. Krishnamoorthi’s high-profile backing injects new momentum into Israni’s campaign, centered on community leadership, public service, and fighting for working families.
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has endorsed Rakhi Israni’s congressional campaign, praising her as a philanthropic leader and community advocate in the race for California’s 14th Congressional District.
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Rakhi Israni pledged to be a real voice for the Indian American community in Congress, focusing on results-driven advocacy addressing affordability, jobs, and broader community prosperity.
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Milpitas Economic Development Chair Parkash Daryani endorsed Rakhi Israni’s congressional campaign, praising her business experience and education company leadership as evidence she understands local economic growth.
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Rakhi Israni is running for Congress in California’s 14th District by explicitly centering Hindu principles and the concept of dharma in her political platform, raising over $1 million in 24 hours.
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Rakhi Israni’s congressional bid focuses on reengaging communities across CA-14 with a message rooted in quality of life, affordability, and common-sense leadership.
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Indian American leader Rakhi Israni enters the race for California’s 14th Congressional District, bringing decades of community service and business leadership to her campaign.
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Rakhi Israni’s congressional campaign for CA-14 centers on quality of life issues, affordability, and reengaging communities across the East Bay.
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A Fremont lawyer backed by a million-dollar war chest is challenging other candidates in the race to fill U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell’s open East Bay congressional seat.
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A Fremont lawyer backed by a million-dollar war chest is challenging five other candidates in the race to fill U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell’s open East Bay congressional seat.
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Indian American entrepreneur, attorney, and educator Rakhi Israni has got a big boost in her campaign for California’s 14th Congressional District with $1,000,000 raised in just 24 hours and a powerful endorsement from DA Jeff Rosen.
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DA Rosen’s endorsement comes on the heels of Israni’s campaign raising over $1,000,000 in the first twenty four hours.
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After just 24 hours as a declared candidate for CA-14, Israni’s campaign raised more than $1,040,000, demonstrating grassroots strength in one of the nation’s most expensive media markets.
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Attorney, educator, and longtime Fremont resident Rakhi Israni announced her candidacy for California’s 14th Congressional District, entering a wide-open Democratic primary following Eric Swalwell’s decision to run for governor.
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Indian American attorney and entrepreneur Rakhi Israni announces her run for California’s 14th Congressional District, bringing decades of education, business, and community service experience to her campaign.
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Indian American attorney and longtime Fremont resident Rakhi Israni officially launches her bid for CA-14, focused on solving real problems for working families.
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Experienced educator, attorney, and mother of four announces her run for Congress focused on skyrocketing costs and reforming a broken political environment.
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