Born to immigrant parents, Ashwin Ramaswami's upbringing reflects the fusion of Indian heritage and American values.
Ashwin Ramaswami, a qualified professional in software engineering, election security and technology law, has become the first Indian-American from Generation Z to hold a state or federal legislative office in the United States.
Identified as a member of Generation Z, made up of people born between 1997 and 2012, Ramaswami's candidacy marks a significant shift in American political representation.
Democratic candidate Ramaswami seeks to represent diverse communities, including Johns Creek, Suwanee, Alpharetta, Cumming, Sugar Hill and Buford in Georgia's 48th District, with a focus on community service.
He faces Republican incumbent Shawn Still, whose involvement in controversial events related to the 2020 election makes the race more complex.
Ramaswami was born to immigrant parents from Tamil Nadu and reflects a fusion of Indian heritage and American values, WION reported.
“I'm the son of immigrants, but I was born and raised in Johns Creek,” the 24-year-old Senate candidate said. The Stanford Diary. “For a long time I was interested in how I could contribute to my community. I didn't want to stay in the Bay. I wanted to come and contribute.”
“I have strong connections. I would also break barriers in terms of being the first Indian American and Gen Z member of the Georgia State Senate. I would bring a new voice to politics,” he added.
Ramaswami, despite his age and political inexperience, has chosen to get involved in politics to address social issues such as education, job creation, access to healthcare and public safety.
Ramaswami, if successful, would become Georgia's first Gen Z state senator and first Indian-American to serve in the state legislature, showing inclusive representation and forward-thinking leadership in American politics.
