Ruwa Romman

Ruwa Romman
رؤى رمان
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 97th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 9, 2023
Preceded byBeth Moore (redistricting)
Personal details
Born (1993-06-14) June 14, 1993 (age 31)
Jordan
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseShahzaib Jiwani
EducationOglethorpe University (BA)
Georgetown University (MPP)
WebsiteCampaign website

Ruwa Romman (Arabic: رؤى رمان, born June 14, 1993) is a Jordanian–American politician serving as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives for the 97th district.[1][2][3] A Democrat, she is the first Muslim woman elected to the body.[4][1][3][5]

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