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First Muslim Woman Elected To VA School Board Has Big Ideas
Abrar Omeish is one of Virginia's youngest elected officials and the first Muslim woman to win a seat on the Fairfax County School Board.

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Abrar Omeish is one of Virginia's youngest elected officials and the first Muslim woman to win a seat on the Fairfax County School Board.

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Abrar Omeish, 24, has declared victory with early results in for Fairfax County School Board.