Youngest candidate to challenge Trump ally in Georgia senate race
Indian-American Democrat Ashwin Ramaswami, 25, to contest Georgia Senate seat
Ashwin Ramaswami, an Indian-American Democrat, is poised to be the youngest candidate in the upcoming Senate elections for Georgia’s Senate District 48 seat on 5 November, which coincides with the US Presidential elections in 2024. Although the seat has traditionally leaned conservative, Ramaswami is anticipated to present a strong challenge to the incumbent, Shawn Still, a Republican closely associated with Donald Trump.
Born to Indian parents, Ramaswami will meet the age requirement just in time, turning 25 in May 2024. Here is a brief overview of this Gen Z Democrat facing Trump ally Shawn Still in Georgia.
Ashwin Ramaswami, aged 25, was born to Indian immigrant parents from Tamil Nadu. He grew up in Johns Creek and is running for Georgia State Senate in District 48. According to his campaign website, Ramaswami studied Computer Science at Stanford University before pursuing a law degree at Georgetown University. His political aspirations began during his time as a law student when he learned that Still was one of three Trump electors indicted on felony charges in 2020.
The vile racism of Trump has given other Republican MAGA fascists the green light to be equally as vile and racist. Listen to what Georgia senator and white supremacist Shawn Still did to Democratic challenger Ashwin Ramaswami. 😡😡😡👇 pic.twitter.com/NRB5vtcxTR
— Bill Madden (@maddenifico) October 23, 2024
What Other Media Are Saying
- CNN reports on 25-year-old Ashwin Ramaswami, challenging Sen. Shawn Still in Georgia, focusing on Ramaswami’s Gen Z perspective and Still’s charges over 2020 election attempts.(read more)
- The Guardian: Ashwin Ramaswami, a Gen Z Indian-American, is challenging Shawn Still for Georgia State Senate, focusing on integrity and election security amid Still’s indictment.(read more)
- USA Today reports on Gen Z candidate Ashwin Ramaswami’s campaign against Trump ally Shawn Still, emphasizing election integrity and democracy in Georgia’s District 48, where Ramaswami has raised significant funds.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Ashwin Ramaswami?
Ashwin Ramaswami is a 25-year-old Indian-American Democrat running for Georgia’s Senate District 48 seat.
When is Ashwin Ramaswami running for Senate?
Ashwin Ramaswami is running for Senate on 5 November 2024, coinciding with the US Presidential elections.
What is Ashwin Ramaswami’s educational background?
Ashwin Ramaswami studied Computer Science at Stanford University and pursued a law degree at Georgetown University.
Who is Ashwin Ramaswami challenging in the Senate race?
Ashwin Ramaswami is challenging the incumbent Republican Shawn Still, a Trump ally, for the Senate seat.
Why did Ashwin Ramaswami’s political aspirations begin?
Ramaswami’s political aspirations began during law school when he learned Shawn Still was indicted on felony charges in 2020.
