World News / Indian-American Aruna Miller creates history by winning the Lieutenant Governor's election in Maryland

Aruna Miller, an American citizen of Indian origin, has been elected as the Lieutenant Governor of Maryland, USA. Miller is the first immigrant to hold the position. After winning the election, Aruna Miller said that since she came to America in 1972, her faith in it has increased a lot. 58-year-old Aruna came to America at the age of 7. She hails from Hyderabad.

Vikrant Shekhawat : Nov 09, 2022, 01:48 PM
World News: Aruna Miller, an American citizen of Indian origin, has been elected as the Lieutenant Governor of Maryland, USA. Miller is the first immigrant to hold the position. After winning the election, Aruna Miller said that since she came to America in 1972, her faith in it has increased a lot. 58-year-old Aruna came to America at the age of 7. She hails from Hyderabad. Miller contested with Wes Moore as the first African-American governor of Maryland.

You have given me everything, thank you all for this

In a tweet after winning the midterm election on Tuesday, Miller wrote, "Ever since I moved to this country in 1972, I've never stopped being excited for America. I'll keep fighting because here's to opportunity for all." Is." Miller thanked voters, saying she wants to create a Maryland where people feel safe for their community and themselves. In the tweet, she further wrote, "Before I ask you anything, I want to thank you for everything. Thank you guys for being here today and being a part of this moment. We need you. We need you." We need hope, we need your stories, we need your partnership, and I can promise you this, we are just getting started." Miller said, "Maryland, tonight you showed the nation what a small but mighty state can do when it votes. You chose unity over division, expanding rights over limiting rights, hope over fear." You chose Wes Moore as the next governor and me."

Role of Indian-Americans in midterm elections

From 2010 to 2018, Miller represented District 15 in the Maryland House of Delegates. She ran for Congress in Maryland's 6th Congressional District in 2018 and was second on a list of 8 candidates. Miller is married to Dave Miller, with whom she has three daughters. She currently resides in Montgomery County. The Washington Post said that Indian-Americans can play a key role in some tough competition. Democrats and Republicans intensified their efforts to reach Indian-Americans ahead of the midterm elections.