Nigerian-Americans have been listed among the reported winners of the United States midterm elections held on November 3, 2026, securing positions in state legislatures and local government across several states.
The full list of 14 Nigerian-American winners, updated on November 4, includes candidates in Georgia, Texas, Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio, Connecticut, Michigan, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC, ValidViewNetwork reports .
THE WINNERS
Their positions range from state representatives and a state senator to a county executive and a member of the Washington, DC, Council.
Full list of Nigerian-American winners
1. Segun Adeyina — Georgia: State House, District 110.
2. Solomon Adesanya — Georgia: State House, District 43.
3. Will Jawando — Maryland: Montgomery County Executive.
4. Esther Agbaje — Minnesota: State House, District 59B.
5. Ukeme Awakessien-Jeter — Ohio: State House, District 7.
6. Junior Ezeonu — Texas: State House, District 101.
7. Olaleye Onikuyide — Connecticut: State House, District 19.
8. Gabe Okoye — Georgia: State House, District 102.
9. Phil Olaleye — Georgia: State House, District 59.
10. Justin Onwenu — Michigan: State Senate, District 1.
11. Janelle Anyanonu — New Mexico.
12. Carol Kazeem — Pennsylvania: State House, District 159.
13. Odus Evbagharu — Texas: State House, District 135.
14. Dr Oye Owolewa — Washington, DC: Council at-large.
THE STANDOUTS
Will Jawando won the race for Montgomery County Executive in Maryland, defeating Republican Esther Wells with 237,383 votes, or 78% of the votes counted .
In Texas, 27-year-old Junior Ezeonu, who was born in Onitsha, won a seat in the State House of Representatives for District 101.
He had earlier defeated incumbent Chris Turner in the Democratic primary .
In Washington DC, Oye Owolewa won an at-large seat on the District of Columbia Council, polling 69% of the votes to beat independent candidate Elissa Silverman.
In Pennsylvania, Carol Kazeem retained her seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for District 159, defeating Republican Michael Bannon .
WHY IT MATTERS
The success of Nigerian-Americans in the US midterms is a testament to the growing political influence of the Nigerian diaspora.
These are not just candidates who happened to win. They are lawyers, community organisers, and public servants who have spent years building their careers and earning the trust of their constituents.
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Their victories reflect the increasing integration of Nigerians into American political life.
For Nigeria, the wins are a source of pride. For the winners, they are a mandate to serve. And for the next generation of Nigerian-Americans, they are proof that the highest offices are within reach. ValidViewNetwork reports.