As the US goes to polls on Tuesday, several India-American and South Asian candidates are running for some key positions nationwide, in the first fight at the ballots in the second term of Donald Trump's presidency.

"It takes immense courage to run for office, and these leaders have stepped up to represent their communities and build a better future for this country," said a statement by Indian American Impact, an organisation which empowers South Asian and Indian-American communities through civic partnership and community engagement.

"The best way to support these candidates is to vote and get your friends and family out to vote. Make sure you have a plan to vote this Tuesday," it said.

The organisation said that over the course of the year, it has endorsed 50 South Asian candidates w

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