Somali-American Zainab Mohamed has become the youngest woman and one of the first black women elected to the Senate in Minnesota, according to the preliminary results of the midterm elections that were held on Tuesday. Zeinab, 25, received 86 percent of the vote, winning Senate 63 district, which includes parts of southern Minneapolis and Richfield.
The Democrat became the first Somali and African-American woman to join the Minnesota Senate. So far, vote counting continues in the US midterm elections, in which all members of the House of Representatives and about a third of the members of the Senate are chosen, along with a number of state governors.
The Republicans need only to win 6 additional seats in the House of Representatives and an additional seat in the Senate, to obtain a majority in Congress, at a time when observers believe that these elections have significant effects on the course of American power and its future decisions.
In her first comment, Zainab said, "I am honored to have the voices of those who have placed their trust in me to be the next state senator. I am so grateful to my friends, family, campaign staff and volunteers who made this historic night possible and for their unwavering belief in me throughout this campaign."
She stressed that "important work awaits us to start working to improve the lives of the people of Minnesota, and I can't wait." "When I first thought about running for office, it was because I wanted to make people's lives easier, not more difficult. It's not just a campaign slogan, it's a phrase that means a lot to us."
Zainab faced the Republican Sean Holster, but the 63rd district followed its old path, as it always elects Democratic candidates. In addition to working on police reform, Zainab has identified her priorities in addressing hate incidents, including attacks on Muslims and their institutions.
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