KABUL (Pajhwok): An Afghan refugee woman has defeated her seasoned rival in the Democratic primary for a seat in the New Hampshire legislature, a media report said on Wednesday.
Safiya Wazir, according to the Concord Monitor, beat District 17 State Rep. Dick Patten -- a four-term incumbent in the legislature.
The 27-year-old would become the first refugee in the state to hold public office if she defeats Republican Dennis Soucy in November.
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