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Hyderabad-born Ghazala Hashmi becomes Virginia Lieutenant Governor

Hashmi, first Indian American and first Muslim woman to win statewide office in Virginia, takes oath on the Quran ...

Ghazala Hashmi sworn in as Virginia lieutenant governor using the Quran

Ghazala Hashmi is sworn in as Virginia lieutenant governor in Richmond using the Quran for the oath of office.
IndiaWest

Ghazala Hashmi Steps Into History And Office

Hashmi took the oath of office administered by Chief Justice Cleo Powell, herself a historic figure as the first Black woman ...

Spanberger signs 10 executive orders after being sworn in as Virginia’s 1st woman governor

Gov. Abigail Spanberger took her oath of office in front of a crowd of about 5,000 people in Richmond Saturday. She quickly got to work, signing 10 executive orders into effect.
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Virginia lieutenant governor again denies sexual assault allegations, says he took polygraphs

CNN — Virginia Democratic Lieutenant Gov. Justin Fairfax's office issued a statement Sunday again denying allegations of sexual assault and saying Fairfax took two polygraph exams in an effort ...

Virginia Tradition Calls for Morning Suits at an Inauguration. but Spanberger Switched Things Up

According to “A Guide to Virginia Protocol and Traditions,” males in the official party wear morning coats, a formal daytime ...