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Suleman Lalani
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Suleman Lalani (born July 18, 1967)[1] is an American politician and medical doctor who represents district 76 of the Texas House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic Party, Lalani is one of the first Muslims and South Asian lawmakers in the Texas legislature.
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Background
[edit]Lalani is a native of Pakistan and graduated from Sindh Medical College, then immigrated to the United States in the 1990s and completing his fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. He has practiced medicine for nearly two decades, specializing in geriatrics.[2] He is quadruple board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in geriatric medicine, hospice and palliative medicine, and internal medicine.[3]
Texas House of Representatives
[edit]In 2020, Lalani ran for the Texas House of Representatives in the 26th district. He placed first in the Democratic primary election with 31.7% of the vote, but lost to L. Sarah DeMarchant in the subsequent runoff election with 47.7% of the vote.[4]
In 2022, Lalani ran for the redrawn 76th district, a new district in Fort Bend County including Sugar Land. He placed first in the Democratic primary election with 36.7% of the vote and defeated Vanesia Johnson with 63% of the vote in a runoff election.[5] He defeated Republican candidate Dan Mathews with 57.3% of the vote. Lalani and fellow Democrat Salman Bhojani became the first Muslim and South Asian lawmakers to serve in the Texas House of Representatives upon their election.[2]
In 2024, Lalani ran for re-election. He defeated Johnson in a rematch in the Democratic primary and Republican Lea Simmons in the general election.[6]
Tenure
[edit]In 2025, Lalani proposed legislation to create an awareness campaign for domestic and sexual violence against men, including putting up visible signage in men’s restrooms, and to bar sex offenders from owning firearms.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Rep Suleman Lalani". The Texan. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
- ^ a b Zuvanich, Adam (November 15, 2022). "Dr. Suleman Lalani, among first Muslims elected to Texas Legislature, pledges to serve all Fort Bend County constituents". Houston Public Media. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ Haider, Nasim (January 10, 2025). "Dr Suleman Lalani: From Sindh Medical College to Texas State House". Geo.tv. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
- ^ Para, Jen (July 14, 2020). "July 14 primary runoff: Fort Bend County Democratic, Republican parties announce winners of county races". Community Impact. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
- ^ "2022 Texas State House - District 76 Democratic Primary Results". Statesman Journal. May 24, 2022. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
- ^ Cosgray, Mary Elise (May 23, 2024). "House District 76 GOP Voters Set to Choose Between Kanwal, Simmons in Upcoming Runoff Race". The Texan. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
- ^ Huff, Jess (February 13, 2025). "Domestic violence is up in Texas. Survivors and supporters hope lawmakers will take action". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
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