Saima Farooqui Wants To Become The 1st Muslim In The Florida State House05:50
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July 18, 2018

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Saima Farooqui, if elected, would be the first Muslim to serve in Florida's state House of Representatives.

Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson speaks with Farooqui (@SaimaForFL96) about what made her want to run, and sentiment against Muslims holding office in the U.S.

This segment aired on July 18, 2018.

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