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Ghazala Hashmi becomes first Muslim American woman elected to statewide office in US
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Virginia's Ghazala Hashmi becomes first Muslim woman elected statewide in the U.S.
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Ghazala Hashmi to win Virginia lieutenant governor’s race, CNN projects, becoming first Muslim woman elected statewide
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Trump’s unpopular, harmful policies fueled Democratic wins, says Virginia’s Ghazala Hashmi
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Ghazala Hashmi becomes first Muslim and Indian American to win statewide office in Virginia
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Virginia’s Ghazala Hashmi Becomes First Muslim Woman Elected to Statewide Office: Ghazala Hashmi, elected as lieutenant governor, became the first Muslim woman ...
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Virginia Elects Historic Democratic Lieutenant Governor: Ghazala Hashmi is the first Muslim woman elected to a statewide office in U.S. history.
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Indian-American Democrat Ghazala Hashmi Is Virginia's New Lieutenant Governor
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Ghazala Hashmi makes history as first Muslim US woman elected statewide: Virginia state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi made US history Tuesday, winning the lieutenant ...
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Who is Ghazala Hashmi? Indian-born first Muslim woman wins Virginia Lt Governor race in historic first
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Indian-origin Ghazala Hashmi wins Virginia Lieutenant Governor election: Virginia Lieutenant Governor: Ghazala Hashmi secures a landmark victory ...
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Indian-Origin Ghazala Hashmi Wins Virginia Lt Governor Race: Hashmi's election was among the most-closely watched as she was in the fray for the top state post
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Who is Ghazala Hashmi? First India-born Muslim woman to win Lt Governor election in US
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Ghazala Hashmi, first Muslim in Virginia Senate, wins Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor
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Key FactsHistoric Victory for Ghazala Hashmi in Virginia Race
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- Ghazala Hashmi is the first Muslim and Indian-American woman nominated for Virginia’s lieutenant governor position.
- She narrowly defeated five other candidates, including Levar Stoney, in a tightly contested primary.
- Hashmi will face Republican John Reid, the first openly gay nominee for statewide office in Virginia, in the general election.
- Her career features historic milestones and legislative efforts, including bills supporting contraception rights.
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