Fourteen Nigerian-Americans feature among the reported winners of the United States midterm elections held on November 3, 2026, securing seats in state legislatures and local government positions across the country.

The list, updated on November 4, includes candidates in Georgia, Texas, Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio, Connecticut, Michigan, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Washington, DC. The offices they won range from state representative and state senator to county executive and a seat on the Washington, DC, Council.

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, congratulated the Nigerian-Americans who won elections in the US on Wednesday, describing their achievements as a source of pride for Nigerians at home and abroad.

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In a congratulatory message, Dabiri-Erewa praised their talent, resilience and leadership, and wished them success as they take on their new responsibilities.

“Hearty congratulations to Nigerian-Americans who won elections in the US. Wishing all of them great success.

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“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,” she said.

US midterm elections take place halfway through a president’s four-year term and determine the composition of Congress, along with several state and local political offices.

They give voters the chance to choose representatives who make decisions on legislation, public spending and governance at different levels.

The reported winners of Nigerian descent secured positions in various parts of the country, reflecting their participation in American public life.

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: State House, District 19.
  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.

Dabiri-Erewa’s message came as Nigerians continue to celebrate citizens and people of Nigerian descent making contributions in different fields around the world.