Pakistani-American Salman Bhojani wins Texas assembly election unopposed
1. No Republican ran against him, allowing Bhojani to win unopposed
Pakistani-American Salman Bhojani has secured a second term in the Texas State Assembly, winning unopposed.
Bhojani, a Democrat representing District 92, is originally from Karachi and first took office on January 10, 2023. In the 2022 election, he defeated Republican Joe Livingston with 20,182 votes to Livingston's 14,610. This year, Bhojani ran unopposed within his party, likely due to his successful track record.
A graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas, Bhojani holds a law degree from Southern Methodist University. His professional background includes roles as an attorney and city council member.
Notably, no Republican candidate ran against Bhojani in this election, ensuring his unchallenged victory.
Throughout his campaign, Bhojani emphasized the significance of local and state elections, urging the Pakistani-American community to recognize their power in shaping critical policies through voting. He stressed that voting is a tool with which people can influence legislation in their localities and states.
