Akakan Umoh
Fourteen Akwa Ibom-Nigerians have triumphed in the United States midterm elections held on November 3, 2026, securing positions in state legislatures and local government across several states.
The list, updated on November 4, features 14 people, including candidates in Georgia, Texas, Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio, Connecticut, Michigan, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Washington, DC.
Ukeme Awakessien-Jeter, one of the winners, is from Nsit Ibom Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State.
Their positions range from state representatives and a state senator to a county executive and a member of the Washington, DC, Council.
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The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on Wednesday congratulated Nigerian-Americans who won elections in the US, describing their achievements as a source of pride for Nigerians at home and abroad.
In a congratulatory message, Dabiri-Erewa praised their talent, resilience and leadership, wishing 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.
“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.
The US midterm elections are held halfway through a president’s four-year term and determine the composition of Congress, alongside several state and local political offices.
The elections provide voters with an opportunity to choose representatives who will make decisions on legislation, public spending and governance at different levels.
The reported winners of Nigerian descent secured positions in different 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 comes as Nigerians continue to celebrate citizens and people of Nigerian descent making contributions in different fields around the world.`
