Defend The Vote endorses Rep. Subramanyam
Ashburn, VA – Today, Defend The Vote is endorsing Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) for Congress, citing his leadership fighting to protect free and fair elections and crack down on corruption to lower costs for Virginia families.
“Americans are being squeezed by a broken system where corruption drives up costs and puts special interests ahead of working families,” said Brian Lemek, Executive Director of Defend The Vote. “Suhas understands that rooting out corruption and making our democracy work for the people is key to lowering costs. He is leading the fight to take on special interests and deliver real results. We’re proud to support him.”
Rep. Subramanyam said, “In Congress, I have fought against attacks on our democracy, combated corruption and demanded increased government transparency and accountability. I will continue to protect our democracy and appreciate the support from Defend the Vote.”
When corporate lobbyists write the rules, families pay the price. Costs rise, wages stall, and power concentrates at the top. Rep. Subramanyam is leading the fight to rein in special interests and advance anti-corruption reforms to restore accountability in Washington. He is defending the right to vote and supports legislation like the Freedom to Vote Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to ensure political power belongs to the people.
Defend The Vote and Defend The Vote Action Fund launched a $14 million cycle plan last year to support their respective missions, with DTV working to elect pro-democracy candidates and DTV Action Fund focused on pro-democracy issue advocacy.
DTV supports candidates through direct donations, fundraising support from its pro-democracy donor network, independent expenditures, issue briefings, message guidance and research, and on the ground and in-state campaign support.
Last cycle, it helped elect 108 pro-democracy candidates, 75% of the candidates it endorsed.
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Congressman Suhas Subramanyam represents Virginia’s 10th Congressional District in Congress. He was the first Indian-American elected to represent the East Coast in Congress. Suhas is dedicated to serving Virginians, supporting working families, and protecting federal workers. He has worked tirelessly to do so since being sworn into Congress in January, 2025. Suhas resides in Ashburn, Virginia (in VA-10) with his wife Miranda and their two daughters.
