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Ilhan Omar
"I can't wait to fight for all of you," the congresswoman-elect wrote on Twitter.
The new representatives are in D.C. for the Congressional Progressive Caucus new member orientation.
In artist Barry Blitt's illustration, women of color lead the wave of newcomers to Capitol Hill.
Ilhan Omar, one of the first Muslim women elected to Congress, wished peace to her supporters during a victory party celebrating her historic win.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Female candidates broke several records in the 2018 midterm elections.
The progressive Democrats won their races for House seats in Michigan and Minnesota.
Its not even about my platforms. Its literally just about who I am, said Georgia candidate Aisha Yaqoob.
Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib appear set to become Americas first Muslim congresswomen just one of several milestones that will likely be reached in the 2018 midterm elections.
Across America, progresses scored a huge win with a night of firsts in the Democratic primaries.
If she wins in November as expected, she'll become one of Americas first Muslim congresswomen.
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