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Ruwa Romman Launches Historic Georgia Governor Bid
9/30/2025
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Story summary
- Ruwa Romman, the first Palestinian-American elected to state office in Georgia, announced her candidacy for governor.
- She highlights hospital closures, low minimum wage, and declining education.
- Romman rose to prominence for activism opposing the Biden administration's Gaza policy and aims to unite young and older voters.
- Georgia has not elected a Democratic governor since 2003.
