Nigerian-Americans Celebrate Wins in US Midterm Elections

Nigerian-Americans have made significant strides in the recent United States midterm elections held on November 3, 2026. A total of 14 individuals won elections to state legislatures and local government positions across multiple states.

The updated list of winners, released on November 4, includes candidates from Georgia, Texas, Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio, Connecticut, Michigan, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC. Their roles range from state representatives to a county executive and a member of the Washington, DC, Council.

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, congratulated the winners, calling their achievements a source of pride for Nigerians both at home and abroad. In her message, she praised their talent and resilience and wished them success in their new roles.

Dabiri-Erewa stated, “Your achievements are a testament to the talent, resilience, and leadership of Nigerians making a difference across the globe.”

The US midterm elections occur halfway through a president’s term and are crucial for determining the makeup of Congress, as well as various state and local offices. These elections allow voters to select representatives who will influence legislation and governance.

The full list of Nigerian-American winners includes:

• 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

This wave of victories reflects the growing participation of Nigerian-Americans in American public life, as they continue to contribute in various fields.