Jay Goyal named At-Large Member of DNC

NEW YORK: State Representative Jay Goyal of Ohio has taken his place on the Democratic National Committee at their Fall meeting in Austin, Texas September 10-12.

Goyal was the only At-Large member of the DNC appointed from Ohio. He was selected as an At-Large Member upon the nomination of the National Party Chairman Virginia Governor Tim Kaine.

Goyal is one of three Indian-Americans on the Committee, the other two being Kamil Hasan and Sunita Leeds.

Goyal (D-73rd District) made history in November 2006 when he became the first Asian-American elected to serve in the Ohio Legislature. Upon his reelection in November 2008, he was selected by Party leadership as the Majority Whip in the Legislature. 

The Democratic National Committee is the organizing body of the Democratic Party.  It is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Party, development of the Party platform and fundraising efforts for the Party. 

India Post News Service