Zohran Kwame Mamdani, an Indian-Ugandan-American politician, was born in Uganda to Indian-descended parents. He has a background in housing counseling and music, notably as an artist. A Democrat, he became a New York State Assembly member in 2021 and will assume office as New York City mayor in 2026.
13 things about Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi
Sanae Takaichi, born in Nara, Japan, is the first female prime minister and president of the Liberal Democratic Party. She has a diverse political career, having served in various roles since 1993, including Japan's Minister for Internal Affairs. Takaichi, an alumna of Kobe University, remarried in 2021 and has adopted children.
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13 things about Miss Asia Pacific International 2018 Sharifa Akeel
Sharifa Mangatong Areef Mohammad Omar Akeel Mangudadatu, a Filipino beauty queen and model, made history as the first Muslim woman to win Miss Asia Pacific International 2018. Raised in Sultan Kudarat, she has a background in education and political involvement. Married to Toto, she has two daughters and has participated in various beauty contests and political elections.
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13 things about Henrico, Virginia’s Susanna Gibson
Susanna Sloane Payne Gibson, a nurse practitioner from Virginia, ran for the House of Delegates in 2023 but lost. Accusations of soliciting tips on Chaturbate and leaked videos marred her campaign. Following marital challenges, including her husband's arrest, she was arrested for assault in 2025. Born in 1983, she has advanced degrees from UVA and Columbia.
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10 things about Asheville, North Carolina native Madison Cawthorn
David Madison Cawthorn, a native of Asheville, North Carolina, is a Republican politician and constitutional conservative. He became the youngest U.S. congressman at 25. Cawthorn has faced personal and legal challenges, including a nearly fatal car accident in 2014, a messy relationship history, and multiple controversies during and after his congressional term.
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10 things about Los Angeles, California politician Alex Padilla
Alejandro "Alex" Padilla, a Mexican-American politician and engineer from Los Angeles, has held multiple political positions, including U.S. Senator and California's Secretary of State. He graduated from MIT in 1994, is married with three sons, and has been an active Democratic member since 1995, introducing significant legislation as a senator.
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13 things about Buffalo, New York’s 62nd mayor Byron Brown
Byron William Brown II, the first African-American mayor of Buffalo, New York, has had a distinguished career in politics since graduating from Buffalo State College in 1983. He served in various political roles, including on the Buffalo Common Council and New York Senate, before his tenure as mayor began in 2006. Brown announced his resignation in 2024 to become CEO of Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation.
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2025 Lapu-Lapu mayor, vice mayor, councilors elected
Opon, founded by Augustinian missionaries in 1730, became Lapu-Lapu City in 1961, named after the chieftain who defeated Magellan in 1521. Junard "Ahong" Quirante Chan was elected congressman in 2025. The city has 30 barangays and 277,288 voters. In Miss Universe Philippines 2025, Natasha Agosto Testa represented the city.
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10 things about New Hartford, Iowa native Chuck Grassley
Chuck Grassley, born in Iowa in 1933, is a prominent American politician affiliated with the Republican Party. He has served in various governmental roles, including Iowa House Representative, U.S. House Member, and U.S. Senator since 1980. Grassley has had a significant political career, marked by numerous re-elections and leadership positions.
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13 things about 117th South Carolina governor Henry McMaster
Henry Dargan McMaster is a South Carolina politician, veteran, and Republican. Born in Columbia, he served in the U.S. Army, practiced law, and held various political positions, including U.S. attorney, attorney general, and governor. Elected in 2018, he was reelected in 2022, becoming the longest-serving governor in state history.
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