The Diaspora
Aber Kawas elected first Palestinian American to New York State Legislature
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Aber Kawas won the New York State Senate District 12 seat, according to Middle East Eye, securing 75 percent of the vote with 90 percent of ballots counted when the race was called. She becomes the first Palestinian American elected to the New York State Legislature.
The victory marks a breakthrough for Palestinian American representation in state-level office in New York.
