缅因州第一位索马里裔美国立法者Deqa Dhalac因种族主义、骚扰和威胁而不愿竞选连任, Maine's first Somali American lawmaker, Deqa Dhalac, won’t run for re-election due to racism, harassment, and threats, endorsing Jason Shedlock as her successor.

Maine Deqa Dhalac是该州第一位索马里裔美国立法者, 以种族主义、骚扰和威胁为特点的敌对和不安全环境为由, 宣布她不会寻求连选连任。 Maine Democratic Representative Deqa Dhalac, the first Somali American lawmaker in the state, announced she won’t seek re-election, citing a hostile and unsafe environment marked by racism, harassment, and threats. 她列举了针对黑人和布朗当选官员的全国性模式,包括最近对索马里-美国领导人的袭击,并说精神和身体伤害是巨大的。 She cited national patterns targeting Black and Brown elected officials, including recent attacks on Somali-American leaders, and said the emotional and physical toll has been significant. Dhalac自2022年起任职,曾领导南波特兰市政府,她强调她致力于超越公职的正义和公平。 Dhalac, who served since 2022 and previously led South Portland’s city government, emphasized her commitment to justice and equity beyond office. 她支持Jason Shedlock, 一位劳工倡导者, 接替她。 She endorsed Jason Shedlock, a labor advocate, to succeed her.