U.S. presidential election: Wins and losses for Pakistani-origin candidates

In the recent U.S. presidential elections, several Pakistani-American candidates experienced both victories and defeats. Republican candidate Donald Trump secured 277 electoral votes, making him the 47th President of the United States, while his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris, garnered only 226 votes.

Many Pakistani-American candidates contested various seats under the Republican and Democratic party banners. Among them, some achieved success, while others faced setbacks.

In Pennsylvania, Pakistani-American Republican candidate Aaron Bashir faced defeat against Democratic candidate Brendan Boyle in the congressional district.

In the Texas State Assembly, both Muslim candidates of Pakistani descent emerged victorious. Salman Bhojani, a Democrat, won from Dallas, and Dr. Suleman Lalani, also a Democrat, succeeded from Houston.

In Michigan, Democratic candidate Maryam Saibeh lost the election, while Republican candidate Thomas Cohen won the seat for House District 57, defeating Pakistani-American Democrat Ayesha Farooqi.