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Democrat Ghazala Hashmi has made history by becoming the first Indian-origin Muslim woman to be elected Lieutenant Governor of the United States, after winning the Virginia lieutenant governor’s race on Wednesday. Hashmi, who previously became the first Muslim woman elected to the Virginia Senate, secured a comfortable victory over her Republican rival John Reid, a radio show host. Her win marks a significant milestone for representation and diversity in American politics, reflecting Virginia’s evolving political landscape and the growing influence of South Asian Americans in key leadership roles across the United States.
