Dr Janak Joshi, a retired physician and former Colorado state legislator from the Republican Party, has secured a key endorsement from prominent Hindu body, Americans4Hindus (A4H), for his 2026 US Senate bid against Democratic incumbent John Hickenlooper.
A4H Founder Dr Romesh Japra endorsed Joshi, praising his integrity, three-term legislative record, and embodiment of Hindu values like seva (service) and unity. The group highlighted his potential to amplify Hindu-American voices in Washington amid his pro-Trump stance.
“His election to the US Senate would make history and strengthen our community’s voice in Washington. We are honoured to stand with him,” Japra said.
Who is Janak Joshi?
An immigrant from India, Joshi arrived in the US over 50 years ago with a suitcase, $100, and “deep convictions to serve others first and uphold the rule of law,” according to PR Newswire.
He built a career owning a medical clinic and dialysis centres in Colorado Springs before retiring. Joshi has on several occasions emphasised his legal immigration path, contrasting it with current border issues, and positions himself as a fiscal conservative advocating smaller government, lower taxes, and fewer regulations.
Joshi’s political career
Joshi has served three terms in the Colorado House of Representatives from 2011 to 2017, representing El Paso County as a hard-right conservative focused on economy, healthcare, and public safety.
He lost a contentious 2016 primary to Larry Liston and earlier bids for Colorado Springs City Council in 2003 and 2017. In 2024, despite GOP endorsement, he fell short in the Republican primary for the 8th Congressional District against Gabe Evans, raising over $240,000 including $175,000 of his own funds, according to Colorado Public Radio.
Senate campaign launch
Joshi filed Federal Election Commission paperwork in July and formally announced his bid in August, vowing to be “big government’s worst enemy” and a “Pro-Trump, America First Republican.” He told Colorado Politics that the Senate race is “winnable”.
The US Senate elections will be held on November 3, 2026.