Varisha Khan
Varisha Khan is a Pakistani-American[1] city councilmember in Redmond, Washington. She is one of the first two Muslim women elected to any office in Washington state, and one of three Muslims of any gender.[2][3][4] Khan was born in Dallas, and grew up in Redmond or adjacent Woodinville (sources vary).[5] She is a University of Washington graduate,[6] and has worked as a community organizer and attorney.[7]:15 She was one of eight electors in Washington State's electoral college delegation in 2016 who voted for Hillary Clinton, while a University of Washington student.[7][8][9]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Recount done, Varisha Khan wins", Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle, December 12, 2019
- ↑ Manisha Jha (March 2020), "From campus activist to city council – Varisha Khan becomes one of the first Muslim women to hold public office in Washington State", University of Washington Magazine, University of Washington
- ↑ Santos, Melissa (2019-11-13). "Washington state might have just elected its first two Muslim women to office". Crosscut.com. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
- ↑ Lily Hansen (December 10, 2019). "Varisha Khan makes history in Redmond, becoming one of the first Muslim women to be elected in Washington state". International Examiner. Seattle.
- ↑ "At Least Six Washington State Muslim Delegates Take Part in 2016 Democratic National Convention". Council on American-Islamic Relations. 26 July 2016 – via ProQuest.
- ↑ "Varisha Khan, Position #1". Official website. City of Redmond, Washington. 2019. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Community matters", Islamic Horizons, Plainfield, Indiana: Islamic Society of North America, March 2020
- ↑ Doowa, Praphanit (2016-11-07). "UW student's vote could put Hillary in White House". Crosscut. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
- ↑ Jim Camden (December 19, 2016). "Washington electors split four votes away from Clinton". The Spokesman-Review. Spokane.
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