Karishma Manzur, a far‑left Democrat, is campaigning for the U.S. Senate seat in New Hampshire.
Born in India and arriving in the United States as a teenager, Manzur holds a Ph.D. in science and frequently cites data and evidence to support her policy positions.
Her platform includes opposition to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, criticism of Israeli policy, and a pledge to limit the influence of large donors in politics.
Manzur has also voiced support for medical gender‑transition procedures for minors, stating that children as young as twelve may seek such treatments and that the process is a private and delicate matter for families.
She described a conversation with a parent whose child was exploring gender identity, emphasizing the complexity and sensitivity of the issue for teenagers and their communities.
While several states have enacted restrictions on gender‑altering medical care for minors, Manzur argues that these measures do not address the personal needs of young people undergoing transition.
In her campaign messaging, Manzur calls for the abolition of ICE, characterizing the agency’s agents as extremists.
