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The Democratic candidate beat Republican opponent John Ruckelchaus.
Qaddoura’s vote tally was 52% against Ruklchaus 48%. Qaddoura won more than 3,800 votes after 98% of the votes were counted according to the data Sputnik.
“We did it! Only in America can someone immigrate to this country, work hard, and earn the trust of tens of thousands of voters to become the first Muslim State Senator in Indiana history. I will work hard every day to represent all Hoosiers – including those who don’t. voted for me, “he wrote on Facebook. (Also Read: Getting to Know Faith Jodeh, the Second Palestinian-American Muslim Woman in the US Congress)
He added, “I want to thank my opponent, Senator Ruckelshaus, for his services to our district over the past four years.” (See Infographic: 4 Things Trump Can Do After Stepping Down the President)
“Our state faces big challenges in the coming year, and I look forward to working with Senators from both sides to face this moment,” he said. (Watch Video: Explosion Occurs in Jeddah City Cemetery, 2 People Wounded)
Fady Qaddoura, a US citizen of Arab descent, immigrated from Palestine 19 years ago to study computer science.
She lost her home and was having a hard time with her family after Hurricane Katrina hit the United States.
The community and charities helped him and his family overcome the ordeal.
Currently he is the first Muslim citizen of Arab origin to support the Democratic Party.
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