Aruna Miller becomes first Indian American to be elected as Lieutenant Governor of Maryland

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Category : International Published on: November 11 2022

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Indian - American Aruna Miller has made history becoming the first Indian-American politician to win the campaign and be elected as the Lieutenant Governor of Maryland.
She has also become the first South Asian woman to serve in such an important position.
Ms Miller, who is a former executive director of Indian American Impact, was endorsed by the organization, which supports Indian-American representation at every level of government.
She has also been awarded the Maryland Women Legislator Legislative Champion Award in 2018.

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Aruna Miller becomes first Indian American to be elected as Lieutenant Governor of Maryland