Fourteen Nigerian-Americans have been listed among the winners of the United States mid-term elections held on November 3, 2026.
They secured positions in state legislatures and local government across several states.
The list released on November 4, features 14 people, including candidates in Georgia, Texas, Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio, Connecticut, Michigan, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Washington, DC.
Their positions range from state representatives and a state senator to a county executive and a member of the Washington, DC, Council.
The elections provide voters with an opportunity to choose representatives who will make decisions on legislation, public spending and governance at different levels.
The winners of Nigerian descent secured positions in different parts of the country, reflecting their participation in American public life.
Full list of Nigerian-American winners
- Segun Adeyina — Georgia: State House, District 110.
- Solomon Adesanya — Georgia: State House, District 43.
- Will Jawando — Maryland: Montgomery County Executive.
- Esther Agbaje — Minnesota: State House, District 59B.
- Ukeme Awakessien-Jeter — Ohio: State House, District 7.
- Junior Ezeonu — Texas: State House, District 101.
- Olaleye Onikuyide — Connecticut: State House, District 19.
- Gabe Okoye — Georgia: State House, District 102.
- Phil Olaleye — Georgia: State House, District 59.
- Justin Onwenu — Michigan: State Senate, District 1.
- Janelle Anyanonu — New Mexico: State House, District 19.
- Carol Kazeem — Pennsylvania: State House, District 159.
- Odus Evbagharu — Texas: State House, District 135.
- Dr Oye Owolewa — Washington, DC: Council at-large.
The winners earned voters’ support across different constituencies.
The U.S. midterm elections, held halfway through a President’s four-year term, determine the composition of Congress, state legislatures and several local government positions.
The victories of the Nigerian candidates reflect their growing involvement in the country’s political and public service landscape.
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