Muslim American Lawmakers Mark Historic Firsts Across Several States

November 5, 2020

Five Democratic politicians made history last night by becoming the first Muslim legislators in their respective states. 

Three Muslim women won seats in state legislatures on Tuesday. Mauree Turner, who won her race for state House in Oklahoma, will be the first Muslim lawmaker elected to the state’s legislature. In Delaware, Madinah Wilson-Anton became the first Muslim elected to the legislature. Iman Jodeh, who won election to the Colorado House of Representatives, will be the first Muslim lawmaker in the state’s history.

Source: Muslim American Lawmakers Mark Historic Firsts Across Several States - HuffPost