Varisha Khan

Varisha Khan is a Pakistani-American[1] city councilmember in Redmond, Washington. She is one of the first two Muslim women elected to any office in Washington state, and one of three Muslims of any gender.[2][3][4] Khan was born in Dallas, and grew up in Redmond or adjacent Woodinville (sources vary).[5] She is a University of Washington graduate,[6] and has worked as a community organizer and attorney.[7]:15 She was one of eight electors in Washington State's electoral college delegation in 2016 who voted for Hilary Clinton, while a University of Washington student.[7][8][9]

References
  1. "Recount done, Varisha Khan wins", Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle, December 12, 2019
  2. Manisha Jha (March 2020), "From campus activist to city council – Varisha Khan becomes one of the first Muslim women to hold public office in Washington State", University of Washington Magazine, University of Washington
  3. Santos, Melissa (2019-11-13). "Washington state might have just elected its first two Muslim women to office". Crosscut.com. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
  4. Lily Hansen (December 10, 2019). "Varisha Khan makes history in Redmond, becoming one of the first Muslim women to be elected in Washington state". International Examiner. Seattle.
  5. "At Least Six Washington State Muslim Delegates Take Part in 2016 Democratic National Convention". Council on American-Islamic Relations. 26 July 2016 – via ProQuest.
  6. "Varisha Khan, Position #1". Official website. City of Redmond, Washington. 2019. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  7. "Community matters", Islamic Horizons, Plainfield, Indiana: Islamic Society of North America, March 2020
  8. Doowa, Praphanit (2016-11-07). "UW student's vote could put Hillary in White House". Crosscut. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
  9. Jim Camden (December 19, 2016). "Washington electors split four votes away from Clinton". The Spokesman-Review. Spokane.


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