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Democrat Ghazala Hashmi has been elected lieutenant governor of Virginia, defeating Republican John Reid. The victory marks a historic moment, as Hashmi becomes the first Indian-origin and the first Muslim woman to hold this position. Earlier, she also became the first Muslim and the first South Asian American to be elected to the Virginia Senate, representing the 15th Senatorial District. Her latest win means her Senate seat will now need to be filled through a special election.

Focus On Education And Social Justice

According to information available on Hashmi’s official website, she is an experienced educator and an advocate of inclusive values and social justice. Her legislative priorities f

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