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Joseline Peña-Melnyk Elected Maryland's First Afro-Latina House Speaker

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Source: Maryland Matters
Joseline Peña-Melnyk Elected Maryland's First Afro-Latina House Speaker
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Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk is set to become the first Afro-Latina and first immigrant to preside over the Maryland House of Delegates, having secured the support of the Democratic Caucus for the upcoming special session and election.

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  1. Peña-Melnyk one step closer to House speaker’s rostrum, history  Maryland Matters
  2. Maryland House selects first immigrant speaker during special session  The Washington Post
  3. What's on tap for Tuesday's special session in Annapolis  WBFF
  4. Joseline Peña-Melnyk is elected Maryland House speaker  The Baltimore Banner
  5. Lawmakers select Maryland's first Afro-Latina, immigrant House speaker  NBC4 Washington

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