Last night, I won the Democratic primary in Georgia Senate District 48.
In November, I'll face Republican Senator Shawn Still – who was indicted alongside Trump for being a fake elector in 2020.
It's the most flippable State Senate seat in Georgia.
Let's go win this thing.
In case you were curious – this is my opponent signing illegal documents at a meeting of Donald Trump's fake electors in 2020.
He's since been indicted for it. And he's still in the State Senate.
I quit my job working in election security to run against him.
Yep. That's me.
I quit my job in election security to run against State Senator Shawn Still – who was indicted for being a fake elector.
Democracy is more fragile than ever. We need leaders who will protect it.
Today, I officially launched my General Election campaign as the Democratic nominee for GA State Senate District 48.
I'm an election security expert running in my hometown against a fake elector who was indicted with Trump for trying to overturn the 2020 election results.
I’m Ashwin Ramaswami, and I’m proud to throw my support behind Vice President Kamala Harris to be the next President of the United States.
Spoke ahead of Gov. Beshear at the Forsyth County field office opening on Sunday.
Doing my part to elect Democrats up and down the ballot!
For the record. No – I'm not related to this guy.
Trust me – despite our similar last names, our politics are very far apart. We're both Indian American, but that's where our similarities end. 🧵
Today, I’m excited to announce my campaign for GA State Senate District 48! I am committed to bringing inclusive, informed, and forward-thinking leadership to our State Senate. Learn more at .
Big news today!
Senator
@Ossoff
just endorsed our campaign.
He knows this is the most competitive State Senate seat in Georgia this year – and it's all hands on deck.
HAPPENING NOW: Judge Scott McAfee is set to hear argument on several motions filed by Trump and his co-defendant, former Georgia GOP chairman David Shafer, as they seek dismissal of their criminal charges in Fulton County.
Watch the hearing live:
President
@JoeBiden
has been the most effective President of the last half century.
He’s delivered for Georgia every day and always put integrity first.
So grateful for his leadership, and looking forward to working alongside
@KamalaHarris
to win this November.
Congressman
@RoKhanna
is a champion for working families.
From healthcare, to climate, to good jobs — he takes on the hard fights.
So grateful for his support.
This video just surfaced of my opponent lying about being a veteran to try to convince a Republican in District 20 to drop out of their race.
He tried — and failed — to steal the 2020 election.
Now he's stolen valor.
Our district deserves better than Shawn Still.
Rallying with
@davidhogg111
this week – and you can feel the momentum.
To defeat indicted fake elector Shawn Still, flip Senate District 48, and finally deliver our district the representation it deserves.
For years, Georgians have been inspired by the visionary leadership of
@staceyabrams
.
She knows how critical this seat is – and I'm thrilled to announce her support today.
🎯
My opponent could learn a thing or two from some of our state’s top Republican election officials.
The election wasn’t stolen. The only people who tried to steal it were Donald Trump and his allies.
Let’s be clear. The election in 2020 wasn’t stolen. Were the simple issues of individuals being sloppy. Of course. Humans are flawed. It’s going to happen. Focusing on that NOW will lead to losing again.
Fight for your values. Argue your points. Win votes.
That’s how you win.
Vice President Harris, welcome to Atlanta!
I'm excited to get to work to get Kamala Harris elected – and to join Leader
@SenGloriaButler
to make positive change in our State Senate.
Brought the family to vote early today!
Georgia - make sure to get out and cast your primary ballot by May 21. Bring your family too! For those in SD48, I'm second on the ballot.
Find your polling place and learn more ->
I don't know about you – but I think someone indicted alongside Trump for trying to overturn an election has no business serving in the State Legislature.
I'm running to defeat him.
Folks, today I was proud to meet Georgia’s next state senator
@ashwinforga
I’ve never met anyone with a brighter future than Ashwin. I’m honored that Ashwin is running to represent me.
“Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached.”
No trip to Chicago is complete without honoring Swami Vivekananda — whose 1893 speech here at the Parliament of World Religions inspired so many.
This year, we have the chance to send the first ever Gen-Z legislators to the State Senate.
Our generation is getting off the sidelines. And we're ready to fight like hell to deliver – on climate, on gun safety, on healthcare, and more.
We're lucky to have Congresswoman
@lucymcbath
fighting for us in Washington DC. She's a champion on gun safety, climate, and more.
And I'm proud to announce her endorsement of our campaign today.
Together we're going to flip SD-48.
When Trump fired my boss, he had no idea what he unleashed.
Enough is enough. If our elected officials don't stand up for the sake of honesty and integrity, I will.
Democracy is on the ballot here in Georgia this November.
An indicted Trump fake elector or me — a former election security professional.
Choices don’t get much more stark.
When legislators who don't understand technology try to regulate it...
That's why I'm running to be the first computer scientist in the Georgia State Senate.
Vote for Ashwin!
@sabrewulf001
I not only have my upanayana but do sandhyavandanam thrice a day. But respectfully,
@sabrewulf001
, one's religious practices or ancestry shouldn't matter. As Martin Luther King Jr. said, one should "not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."
It’s Primary Election Day here in Georgia.
If you haven’t voted already, make sure to head out to the polls — and if you’re here in Senate District 48, I hope I can earn your support!
I used to work for the
@Georgia_AG
.
The Court has not settled this issue. That ruling was on the HEROES Act, which
@POTUS
's SAVE plan does not involve.
Our state should prioritize resources on helping Georgians – not preventing students from getting much-needed debt relief.
Despite the Court having already settled this issue, the Biden administration continues to brazenly violate the law & its latest plan will cost taxpayers $475 billion.
This is election-year politics & an egregious example of federal overreach, & we’re fighting back yet again.
It’s time to move away from election deniers and partisan extremists and towards a Georgia where working families can get ahead and stay there, where every family lives in a community with safe streets and strong schools, and where every Georgian has the healthcare they need.
Things seem to be going well for my opponent, whose attorney spelled his name wrong in a court filing today – twice.
To be fair, I wouldn't expect any different from someone indicted alongside Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani.
My opponent's lawyers claim he was only a fake elector for 26 minutes, so he should not be prosecuted.
Whether it’s 26 minutes or 26 seconds, a crime is a crime.
And Shawn Still must face accountability for his and Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election.
When my opponent isn’t spending his time in court with Trump — his bad bills are failing left and right in Atlanta.
Today, his bill to cut library funding died in committee.
The people of District 48 deserve a Senator who actually delivers.
BREAKING: American Library Association Bill Dies In Committee
Senate Bill 390 would cut ties and funding between the ALA and Georgia's library system.
Concerns included cutting ties with ALA-affiliated groups.
SB 390 could always return in another bill today.
#gapol
Announcing endorsements from four incredible leaders: Georgia Democratic Caucus Chair Sen.
@elenaparent
, Georgia Democratic Whip Rep.
@SamforGeorgia
, fmr. Sen.
@SenatorCarter
, and Rep.
@AuforGA
! I'm honored to have their support and look forward to working together.
I've had the privilege of working alongside countless election officials at all levels.
I am so grateful for anyone who dedicates their time toward preserving our democracy.
This justice for Giuliani is much deserved.
Another fake elector – and one of my opponent's closest colleagues.
Georgia deserves leaders that are governing, not getting investigated and indicted for trying to overturn elections with Trump.
The Georgia GOP just committed to spending millions on State Legislative races this November.
I'm running against a Trump fake elector in the most swingable seat in the state senate.
Try as they may – we're going to flip this seat and keep up the work to protect our democracy.
Thank you to
@BrianKempGA
for all of your help and support in Georgia, where a win is so important to the success of our Party and, most importantly, our Country.
I look forward to working with you, your team, and all of my friends in Georgia to help MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
Today, my opponent had the nerve to send out a mailer on "election security."
This is the guy who is literally facing a criminal indictment for trying to overturn the 2020 election results.
Today, on National Gun Violence Awareness Day, I
#WearOrange
to honor survivors of gun violence and bring attention to the importance of making our communities safer.
We need Georgia State Supreme Court justices who will protect democracy and reproductive rights from far-right attacks.
On May 21, make sure to vote for John Barrow for Georgia State Supreme Court.
Check out my profile in
@FastCompany
!
“I’ve been hearing that some folks have been talking about me at the State Capitol, like, ‘We are going to take this kid down.’ I find it a bit amusing.”
No right is more sacred to our democracy than the right to peacefully assemble and freely express our beliefs.
Political violence is entirely unacceptable in every instance – without exception.
I'm praying for former President Trump and those killed and injured at his rally.
Good morning!
Today we learned that my opponent would have been “financially ruined" if not for
@GaRepublicans
's decision to foot the bill for legal fees for his criminal trial alongside Donald Trump.
It’s a beautiful day here in Johns Creek — celebrating Mother’s Day with my incredible mom Kalyani.
Supportive, caring, and so kind — I couldn’t do this without her.
Time to elect a state senator who knows what an SSL handshake is! Capacity issues in government have real consequences.
Once elected, I'm committed to ensuring
@GaSecofState
, local elections offices, and state agencies have the resources they need to serve all Georgians.
We heard from Georgetown Law alumni such as Philip Hirschkop and Jerome Powell during commencement on Sunday.
Looking forward to following in their footsteps in serving the nation through public service and integrity.
"Law is but the means, justice is the end."
Take a look at my opponent’s testimony before the January 6 committee.
I hate to break it to you, Shawn, but electoral college votes ≠ T-shirts at the Super Bowl.
The Georgia campaign finance system needs so much work that I built an open source python script to deal with compliance myself.
This is why we need to elect people who understand technology...
Only a few years after introducing a new and “improved” e-filing system that is supposed to let the public know who is funding campaigns and what politicians are beneficiaries of Capitol lobbyists’ largesse, the state is looking to scrap it and start over.
This Memorial Day, remembering the sacrifice of everyone who put on a uniform and served in defense of our democracy.
In their honor, we must continue to protect it.
Nice to listen to the Broad Street Concert Band in today's ceremony at
@CityOfSugarHill
!
🪖❌ Ga Senator Shawn Still claimed to be a veteran, but later admitted he held a GS position. But was that while he was in school in another state? Or running a business elsewhere? And which college kid lands a top secret GS gig? 🤔💼
My interview with
@AP
:
"It's nice to know that regardless of where you come from, or what your background is, or where your parents came from, this is a country where really anything is possible, if you want to serve the people and do the right thing."
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger blasts proposed MAGA-backed election rules changes as “11-hour chaos" promoted by “unelected bureaucrats who have never run an election” on the State Election Board.
#gapol
@epanitch
Your statement that we have spent $1.7 million on President Trump’s legal fees is a lie and hopefully you will apologize and correct yourself.
The
@GaRepublicans
have spent funds defending a dozen or so volunteers. Their alleged “crime”? Meeting and casting contingent
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👋🏽 I announced my candidacy for State Senate on December 12, 2023. Less than 48 hours later, I'm absolutely thrilled by and grateful for the overwhelming support for our vision from my friends, neighbors, mentors, and peers in the community. I can't thank you all enough!
Today we honor Juneteenth.
Celebrating freedom, recognizing the ongoing struggle for equality, and reflecting on how far we've yet to go.
Let's renew our commitment to justice and liberty for all.
I'm Ashwin Ramaswami, and I'm running to unseat an indicted election denier who helped Trump try to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. Our grassroots campaign is fighting for democracy and election integrity, and any donations are appreciated:
Excited to be announced in
@playbookdc
as one of
@Thenext50Us
's endorsements! The Next 50 works to identify the next generation of political leaders to build a more representative democracy. I'd be the first Gen Z GA State Senator, and I'm happy to join them!
Meet
@ashwinforga
, an absolutely incredible Gen-Zer with experience in election security and building tech start ups who who is running in his hometown for the Georgia Senate to unseat an election denier. Learn more: Donate:
This Disability Pride Month, we honor the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 34 years ago.
We also acknowledge how much more we have to do to build truly inclusive, aware, and accessible communities.
A national leader in environmental justice and former statewide candidate for the Public Service Commission,
@BlackmanDNA
is from right here in Cumming, GA — and I am honored to have his endorsement and support.
Republicans, Democrats, and Independents alike are tired of far-right, MAGA extremism.
This November, Georgians will reject Donald Trump and Shawn Still –and their anti-democratic ideology as well.
Ex-Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan — a Republican — says he's voting for President Biden in 2024 and hopes other Republicans will join him.
"Unlike Trump, I've belonged to the GOP my entire life. This November, I am voting for a decent person I disagree with on policy over a
Happy Krishna Janmashtami to those who celebrate! Today, let us remember the universal wisdom that any external accomplishments are contingent on inner peace.
"The mind when controlled is a friend, but when turbulent is the enemy" - Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 6.6
3,000 is the charm!
According to our dashboard on
@numeroai
, we have had 2,986 unique contributions since we launched our campaign in December.
Could 14 of my followers donate $14 so we can reach 3,000 supporters by TONIGHT, the end of the month?
Caught up with my former principal Mr. Sener and vice principal Mr. Turan at the Turkish Food Festival this weekend!
Their hard work has made an impact on the lives of so many, preparing students for the latest in science, arts, and technology.
"That’s what Easter says to us, that... the forces of darkness and evil must finally pass away.... It says to us that love is the most durable power in the world."
Martin Luther King Jr.'s words still ring true today.
May your day be filled with love, family, and community!
Loved seeing the
@SecondGentleman
in Georgia yesterday!
Make no mistake – reproductive rights are on the ballot here in Georgia.
We need to elect people up and down the ballot who will protect abortion and expand access to care.
Vivek wants to end the H-1B Visa Program.
I don’t. I believe we need to expand pathways to bring talented immigrants to work in the United States and long-term pathways to citizenship.
Just in: Fulton Judge Scott McAfee says he'll keep working on pretrial issues from the six defendants in the Fulton election case who weren't a part of the push to disqualify DA Fani Willis (John Eastman, Ray Smith, Shawn Still, Stephen Lee, Trevian Kutti and Misty Hampton)
I’m running against the only elected official in the country indicted for trying to interfere in the 2020 election with Trump.
Grateful to be featured by the
@DLCC
.
“We have too much work to do to be distracted by these election deniers and partisan extremists standing in the way of all the progress we could be making.” – Georgia Senate candidate
@ashwinforga
As a proud graduate of the Governor’s Honors Program — this is one of the great programs our state has to offer.
In the State Senate, I’ll further support it, creating more opportunities for students and financial aid to cover travel costs for students who need it.
Each year HD 50 does extremely well placing students into the prestigious Governor’s Honors Program. 2024 is no exception—a total of 40 students were selected, one of the most of any House district in GA!
Of note, every one of these students attend Fulton County PUBLIC schools!
"Cars are fine for getting from place to place, but experiences and connections are made when people are together in a community."
Big things happening at the opening of the newest part of the Alpha Loop in
@alpharettagov
!