Historic Maine Election Brings Immigrants to the Table in a Big Way

Source

Amjambo Africa!

Date

12-2019

Pages

1-2 [English, photos and text]; 5 [French, text]; 6 [Swahili, text]; 7 [Somali, text]; 14 [Kinyarwanda, text]; 15 [Portuguese, text]

Abstract

Discussion of the Maine state elections held in November 2019 in which eight first- and second-generation Americans were elected to local government. Describes how these Maine wins fit into a national trend of New Americans seeking public office. Notes the importance of so many people of color being elected in one of the whitest U.S. states. Relates public reactions to the election gleaned during a "walk in Lewiston."

Language

English, French, Swahili, Somali, Kinyarwanda, Portuguese

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