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

Mana Abdi, a Democratic candidate for state legislature, speaks with a resident while campaigning Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, in Lewiston, Maine. Abdi, one of two Somali Americans in Maine seeking a seat in the State House this year, will run unopposed after her Republican opponent dropped out of the race. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)