PoliticsPhoto: News18 WorldAber Kawas Becomes First Palestinian-American in NY State Legislature
Aber Kawas made history as the first Palestinian-American elected to the New York State Legislature, winning the State Senate District 12 seat in Queens during the US midterm elections. A Brooklyn native and community organiser, she ran on affordable housing, workers’ rights, immigrant protection, and Palestinian rights. Backed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Socialists of America, she defeated Assembly member Steven Raga in the Democratic primary.
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