Republican candidate Saritha Komatireddy challenges prominent Democrat in New York
NEW YORK:- Sarita Komatireddy, who immigrated to the United States from India with her parents, has entered the electoral race to forge a political future amidst a crowded field of American political aspirants.
In support of this campaign, her mother, Geeta Komatireddy—along with other supporters of Indian origin—has contributed $397,412 toward her daughter’s candidacy for the position of Attorney General.
Sarita Komatireddy—who holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Juris Doctor from Harvard University—has entered the race for Attorney General. Hailing from Brooklyn and an Indian immigrant family, she brings with her a distinguished professional reputation as an American immigrant.
Sarita’s first legal job was a clerkship for Brett Kavanaugh—who was then serving as a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit—providing her with experience in the federal legal system that eventually led her to the Supreme Court.
In 2013, she was appointed as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. She had the opportunity to work in one of the most prestigious and demanding federal prosecution offices in the United States, handling cases in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and Long Island.
From 2023 to 2024, she served as the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration—a senior political appointment that provided her with executive branch experience to complement her background as a prosecutor.
Sarita, a mother of four, said she is grateful that New York law provides her with options. “As Attorney General, I will support and defend New York law,” she said, referring to the state’s abortion protections—a point confirmed by the transcript of the ‘New York Families’ proceedings.
Sarita announced her candidacy in December 2025, and in February 2026, she secured the Republican Party nomination with 86 percent of the vote. This primary victory has established her as the strongest candidate for the general election. However, New York is a state where no Republican candidate has won a statewide election since 2002.
