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Democrat of Indian origin wins Virginia Lieutenant Governor race

First Muslim and South Asian American woman to hold the office

New York/Internet/Hyderabad, Nov 5 (Maxim News): In a major victory for the Democratic Party, Hyderabadi-born Ghazala Hashmi has been elected as the new Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, defeating Republican candidate John Reid by a landslide. Her win marks another milestone for Indian-origin representation in American politics , following Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral victory in New York City .

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Ghazala Hashmi represents Virginia’s 15th Senatorial District and has become the first Muslim and the first South Asian American to serve in the Virginia Senate. Her election as Lieutenant Governor reflects a growing recogn

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