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Fiona Ma elected California's first Asian-American Lieutenant Governor

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Fiona Ma has made history as the first Asian-American to be elected Lieutenant Governor of California. Her election is seen as a significant milestone for Asian-American representation in the state's politics. Ma, who is also the current Treasurer of California, expressed her honor and commitment to breaking barriers. AI

RANK_REASON Election of a high-profile political figure representing a demographic milestone. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Fiona Ma elected California's first Asian-American Lieutenant Governor

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Han Li ·

    California’s first Asian lieutenant governor has ties to esteemed Chinese military family

    Amid a national Democratic wave in the midterm elections, a California Democrat has made history as the first Asian-American elected to the state’s second-highest executive office, with roots tracing back to a prominent military and political clan in China. Fiona Ma, 60, a Chines…

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