Fady Qaddoura | |
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| Member of the Indiana Senate from the 30st district | |
| Assumed office November 9, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | John Ruckelshaus |
| Personal details | |
| Born | West Bank, Palestine |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of New Orleans (BS, MS) Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (MPA, PhD) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Fady Qaddoura is a Palestinian American politician from Indianapolis. A member of the Democratic Party, he was elected to represent Senate District 30 in the Indiana Senate in the 2020 general election, becoming the first Arab Muslim lawmaker in the state's history. In the election, he defeated his Republican opponent, winning 52.5% of the vote.[1][2]
- ^ قدورة.. أول مسلم يفوز بعضوية مجلس شيوخ إنديانا الأمريكية (إطار)
- ^ Sikich, Chris. "Qaddoura becomes first Muslim elected to Indiana Statehouse as Dems pick up one Senate seat". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved November 6, 2020.