Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indo-American |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1983 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Kerala, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Rejani Raveendran is an Indo-American politician and former nurse who became the first Republican to officially challenge Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin in the 2024 Wisconsin U.S. Senate race. | |
| Born in Kerala, India, she moved to the United States at age 28, initially settling in California in 2011 where she worked as a nurse and midwife. | |
| She obtained U.S. citizenship in 2015, relinquishing her Indian citizenship, and later moved to Wisconsin in 2017. | |
| Raveendran earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and a Certificate in International Relations from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, where she served as chair of the College Republicans. | |
| She publicly disclosed being a victim of domestic violence and experiencing homelessness during her early years in the U.S. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'7" |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and a Certificate in International Relations | University of Wisconsin Stevens Point |
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Personal Life
| Raveendran has three children. | |
| She is divorced. | |
| She has experienced domestic violence and homelessness in her past. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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Family
| Children | She has three children |
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Career
| Political Party | The Republican Party (Grand Old Party) |
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| Political Journey | On 8 August 2023, announced her candidacy for the position of Senator of the state of Wisconsin. | First Republican to officially challenge Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin in the 2024 Wisconsin Senate race. | Lost in the Republican primary on August 13, 2024, to Eric Hovde. |
| Previous Profession | Nurse and Midwife in India |
Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/rejani-raveendran-733516257 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rejani Raveendran, an Indo-American college student, declared her candidacy for the Wisconsin Senate seat in the 2024 US election as a Republican candidate in 2023. | |
| 2. At 28 years old, Rejani moved from Kerala to the USA. | |
| 3. In 2011, she arrived in California and worked as a nurse and midwife. | |
| 4. During a talk show appearance, she disclosed being a victim of domestic violence and experiencing homelessness. | |
| 5. By 2015, Rejina obtained US citizenship and gave up her Indian citizenship. | |
| 6. In 2017, she moved to Wisconsin, USA. | |
| 7. In 2021, Rejina started her bachelor's degree at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point College and became the chair of the Republican group. | |
| 8. In the summer of 2023, she visited Washington D.C. for a study tour, leading her to decide to run for the Wisconsin senator position. | |
| 9. She mentioned in an interview her observations on the political system, stating the need for fresh faces and new ideas. | |
| 10. Rejani became the first Republican to challenge the incumbent Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin in the 2024 senatorial election. Baldwin made history as the first openly LGBT woman elected to the House of Representatives in 1999 and to the Senate in 2013. | |
| 11. Her campaign priorities include border security, combating illicit drugs like fentanyl, and medical freedom. | |
| 12. She has voiced support for former President Donald Trump in the 2016, 2020, and 2024 elections. | |
| 13. By 2015, Rejani obtained US citizenship and gave up her Indian citizenship. | |
| 14. In 2021, Rejani started her bachelor's degree at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point College and became the chair of the Republican group. |