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Oye Owolewa
Shadow U.S. Representative (DC) · Democrat · District of Columbia
On the record
First Nigerian-American elected to U.S. office
Background
Between 2021 and present, Oye Owolewa held the Shadow U.S. Representative (DC) seat in District of Columbia, a 5-year tenure. Currently in office. Took office after Franklin Garcia. Note: First Nigerian-American elected to U.S. office. Same-year political environment (2021): Governor Muriel Bowser; Attorney General Karl Racine.
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Others who held this office in District of Columbia
- Franklin Garcia (2015-2023)
- Mike Panetta (2007-2015)
- Ray Browne (1999-2007)
- Sabrina Sojourner (1995-1999)
- Charles I. Cassell (1991-1995)