Indian American Entrepreneur Runs for Texas Congress
Abhiram Garapati, an Indian American originally from Nuzvid, Andhra Pradesh, is vying for the Republican nomination in Texas’ 31st Congressional District ahead of the March 3, 2026 primary. Known for his distinctive cowboy persona, Garapati is a self-funded candidate who has financed his campaign entirely from personal resources. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1997 with only $500 and became a citizen in 2010, renouncing his Indian citizenship.
A serial entrepreneur, Garapati is President of Ant Savings, a commercial real estate investment firm he founded in 2004. The company manages a multimillion-dollar portfolio across multiple states, including office complexes, hospitals, restaurants, and retail centers. In addition, Garapati is a rancher and farmer, overseeing livestock and hay production on his 200-acre Central Texas property and 60-acre Florence ranch, giving him deep insight into local economies and agricultural challenges.
Garapati holds a bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering and completed advanced investment coursework at Stanford University. Politically, he has been a delegate for the 31st District at the 2024 Republican National Convention and has previously contested GOP primaries in 2020, 2022, and 2024.
Unique among candidates, he declines all campaign contributions, congressional salary, and pension, and will not trade stocks while in office. Married to his high-school sweetheart, he has two children and transitioned from Hinduism to Christianity. His platform emphasizes conservative principles and grassroots engagement, with March 3, 2026, set to reveal whether his unconventional approach resonates with voters.
