Somali Americans, many who fled war, now seek elected office

Democratic candidate for Ohio House of Representatives Ismail Mohamed poses for a photo in a Somali restaurant, Sept. 30, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. The 30-year-old could be the state's first Somali and Muslim man elected to the Ohio Legislature if he wins in the 2022 midterms. Columbus is home to the second-largest Somali population in the United States. (AP Photo/Samantha Hendrickson)

Somali Americans, many who fled war, now seek elected office