Nigeria Hails 14 Nigerian-American Winners Of US Midterm Elections 2026 (FULL LIST)
Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has sent congratulations to Nigerian-Americans who won seats in the November 3, 2026 US midterm elections.
Her message on X Twitter was accompanied by a graphic listing multiple winners across states like Georgia, Maryland, Texas, Pennsylvania, and DC.
Passing her message on X Twitter, the NIDCOM Chairman posted: “Hearty congratulations to Nigerian Americans who won elections in the US. Wishing all of them great success.
“Your achievements are a source of pride and a testament to the talent, resilience and leadership of Nigerians making a difference across the globe.
“Wishing you greater success as you take on these new responsibilities.🤣#USElections #Midterms2026.”
Full list of Nigerian-American Winners:
- 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.
