First Muslim Woman, South Asian American Elected Statewide in Virginia

Ghazala Hashmi, a Muslim woman and South Asian American, has been elected as the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia.

She is the first person of her background to achieve this in the state.

Hashmi wants to protect healthcare, strengthen education, and help families.

She encourages women to take on challenges and pursue their goals.

She ran for office because she felt a responsibility to stand up against the bigotry and division caused by President Trump.