She made history in 2019 when she became the first Muslim and first South Asian American elected to the Virginia Senate.

New Delhi: Indian-origin Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani is making headlines in the New York City mayoral election. But not only Mamdani, another Democrat, Ghazala Hashmi, born in Hyderabad, is also making headlines in the US. She is trying to garner votes from South Asian voters, including those of Pakistani origin, in the race for Lieutenant Governor in Virginia.

According to recent surveys, Hashmi has a lead over her Republican rival, John Reed. Hashmi, who moved to the US with her mother and older brother at the age of four, has long been an influence in Virginia politics. This Indian-born Democratic leader is currently a state senator in Virginia. Hashmi is r

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