Republican Muslim Wins Election In Ohio
Republican Muslim Wins Election In Ohio
Omar Tarazi, a Republican muslim attorney, was elected to Hilliard City Council in Ohio on Nov. 6th 2019. Tarazi was first appointed in March 2019 to fill a vacancy on Hilliard City Council.
Tarazi is one of many muslims that have recently ran for office, most registered as Democrats with only a few registered as Republicans.
Tarazi took to Facebook to announce his win:
I am so grateful to the people of Hilliard for entrusting me with this honor and opportunity to serve them. I look forward to working with the citizens of Hilliard, staff, and everyone on council to make Hilliard a great place. I congratulate Cynthia Vermillion and Pete Marsh for their victories as well!!!
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