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Ruwa Romman wins Georgia State Senate seat
Original: Palestinian American Democrat Ruwa Romman has won Georgia’s 7th State Senate District, defeating Republican Aizaz Shah w
Palestinian American Democrat Ruwa Romman has won Georgia's 7th State Senate District, defeating Republican Aizaz Shah with roughly 67% of the vote. Romman has been a prominent critic of Israel's war on Gaza, calling it a genocide, opposing US military aid to Israel and refusing funding from AIPAC. Her victory is being celebrated as a notable win for Palestinian American representation in US politics.
Why now: Her decisive win and outspoken stance on Gaza make her a prominent new voice for Palestinian Americans in elected office
Ruwa RommanAizaz ShahGeorgiaAIPACDemocratic Party
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- Palestinian American Democrat Ruwa Romman has won Georgia’s 7th State Senate District, defeating Republican Aizaz Shah with approximately 67% of the vote. Romman has condemned Israel’s war on Gaza as genocide, opposed US military support for Israel and rejected AIPAC funding.… · QudsNen@mastodon.neometropolis.net · 12
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