Muslim women make electoral history in Georgia legislature

The sun sets behind the gold dome of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

State Representative-elect Ruwa Romman and state Senator-elect Nabilah Islam will be the first Muslim women in their respective chambers. 

Their districts are in Northwest Gwinnett county, and the two women are making Georgia history. 

Romman is also the first Palestinian elected to any Georgia public office.