Quick Facts
Biography
Suhas Subramanyam is an American politician. A Democrat, he is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 87th district.
Education
Subramanyam earned his law degree from Northwestern University.
Career
Subramanyam is a former technology policy advisor for the Obama administration. He also clerked for the U.S Senate Judiciary Committee. Subramanyam is a member of the Rotary Club of Ashburn, and serves on the Loudon Health Council and Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. An attorney, he owns his own consulting firm based in Loudoun County.
Political Career
2019
In the 2019 Virginia House of Delegates election, Subramanyam ran to succeed Democrat John Bell, who retired to run for the 13th district of the Virginia Senate. He faced a crowded primary, running against three other first-generation Americans. He won with 47.0% of the vote.
In the general election, Subramanyam defeated Republican Bill Drennan with 62.0% of the vote.
See Also
- List of Indian Americans