Kenyan-Born American Wins House Representative Seat in US Elections
Huldah Momanyi, a Kenyan-born American, has recently made history by winning a seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives. She secured a victory in the Minnesota House of Representatives for District 38A, which includes parts of Brooklyn Park and Osseo. She won with an impressive 64.78% of the vote, outpacing her Republican opponent, Brad Olson, who received 34.95%. With this win, Momanyi becomes the first Kenyan-born politician to hold office in the United States. This victory marks a significant milestone not just for her but for Kenyan immigrants and the broader immigrant community in America.
Background
Born in Nyamira County, Kenya, in 1985, Huldah moved to the U.S. at the age of nine. She has lived in Minnesota for over two decades, where she has been active in community leadership, particularly advocating for African immigrant communities.
Campaign Focus
Her campaign emphasized issues like safety, equitable housing, accessible healthcare, and addressing the needs of Minnesota’s diverse population in legislative processes. The news of her win has been celebrated both in the U.S. and in Kenya, with many expressing pride in her achievement and seeing it as a testament to the potential of immigrants to contribute significantly to political landscapes outside their home countries.
She ran under the Democratic–Farmer–Labor (DFL) Party, reflecting her progressive stance on various issues.
This victory highlights the increasing diversity in American political representation and serves as an inspiration for immigrant communities across the nation.
