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FULL LIST: Nigerian-Americans who won in US midterm elections

See the full list of 14 Nigerian-Americans who won various positions in the United States midterm elections across states like Georgia, Texas, and Maryland Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-nigerian-americans-who-won-in-us-midterm-elections/

FULL LIST: Nigerian-Americans who won in US midterm elections

Nigerian-Americans have been recognized as winners of the US midterm elections, securing positions in state legislatures and local government across several states. A list of 14 individuals, updated on November 4, includes candidates from Georgia, Texas, Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio, Connecticut, Michigan, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC.

Their positions range from state representatives and a state senator to a county executive and a member of the Washington, DC, Council. Nigerian-Americans' achievements are described as a source of pride for Nigerians at home and abroad, with congratulations extended by Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission.

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