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Which Indian American personality has become the first South Asian to be elected in Oregon in the western US State?

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Akhil Amar
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Susheela Jayapal
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Satya N. Atluri
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Mahzarin Banaji
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The correct option is A Susheela Jayapal
Susheela Jayapal, who is the sister of Indian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, has become the first South Asian to be elected as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Multnomah County in Oregon in the western US State on May 16, 2018. She won the District 2 seat on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners with 57% of the vote. She will represent North and Northeast Portland commissioners seat. Susheela, a former corporate lawyer and longtime community volunteer, defeated construction contractor Sharon Maxwell and two others.

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