Fiona Ma Elected California's Lieutenant Governor, Marking Milestone for Asian-American Representation

Fiona Ma, 60, the current state treasurer and a Chinese-American, has been elected as California's next lieutenant governor, an event noted by the South China Morning Post as a significant achievement for Asian-American representation in California politics.

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According to the South China Morning Post, Fiona Ma, who is 60 years old, a Chinese-American, and currently serves as the state's treasurer, was elected to the position of lieutenant governor, which the publication described as a milestone for Asian-American representation within California politics. Ma expressed her sentiments in a statement provided to the South China Morning Post, stating that she felt deeply humbled and honored to be chosen as California's next lieutenant governor, adding that she was "Breaking another bamboo ceiling!"

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