Three Bangladeshi-American Politicians Win in 2026 US Midterm Elections

Three politicians of Bangladeshi origin have won elections in the 2026 US midterm elections, marking another milestone for the Bangladeshi-American community in American politics.

The winners are Democratic lawmakers Sheikh Rahman in Georgia and Md Masudur Rahman in Connecticut, along with Republican Abul B. Khan in New Hampshire.

According to the latest results, Democrat Sheikh Rahman has secured re-election to Georgia State Senate District 5. Originally from Kishoreganj, Bangladesh, he became Georgia’s first Muslim and Asian-origin state senator when he was first elected in 2018. He has represented the district since then.

In Connecticut, Democratic incumbent Md Masudur Rahman has also won re-election to State Senate District 4, defeating Republican challenger Jen Jennings. Originally from Hajiganj in Chandpur district of Bangladesh, Masudur Rahman was first elected to the state Senate in 2022.

Meanwhile, Republican Abul B. Khan has won the election for a seat in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from Rockingham District 30. Originally from Pirojpur, Bangladesh, Khan has been involved in New Hampshire politics for many years.

The victories of the three politicians have brought renewed recognition to the growing political representation of Bangladeshi Americans at the state level. Their success has also sparked celebrations among members of the Bangladeshi diaspora, with the winners exchanging congratulations with supporters following the election results.