Indian Woman Testing Her Luck in US Politics

Rejani Raveendran, a 40-year-old Indian-born college student, is running for Senate in Wisconsin as a Republican, challenging Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin. She’s the first Republican contender, nearly a year until the primary elections.

Raveendran, a mother of three and former nurse-midwife, joined college Republicans this year and decided to run after visiting Washington. She aims to bring fresh political perspectives, seeing a need for change beyond established politicians.

Her priorities include:
1. Border security.
2. Combatting drugs like fentanyl.
3. Addressing illegal immigration.
4. Supporting “medical freedom” against vaccine mandates.
5. She emphasizes being a regular person familiar with everyday challenges.

Raveendran became a US citizen in 2015, meeting the nine-year citizenship requirement for Senate eligibility by 2024. She backs former President Donald Trump and wants to offer new ideas to the political landscape.

Notably, other potential Republican candidates have declined to run, giving Raveendran’s campaign a distinctive presence.