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From Refugee Camp to Minnesota’s Legislature: Abdi Daisane Takes on Rep. Perryman in District 14A

Minneapolis, USA (AX) – Abdi Daisane, a Somali-born entrepreneur, is challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Bernie Perryman in Minnesota's House District 14A. If victorious, Daisane would be among the select few Somali-Americans holding state legislative office in the U.S. Born amid Somalia’s civil war, Daisane spent nearly two decades in Kenya’s Dadaab refugee camp, one of the largest globally. In 2009, he made his way to the United States, seeking a fresh start. By 2013, he planted roots in St. Cloud, earned several…

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