Maryam Khan
Quick Facts
Biography
Maryam Khan (born 1988) is a Pakistan-born American politician who has been a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives since winning a special election to the 5th House District of Windsor and Hartford in 2022. She is the first Muslim elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives and the second elected to the Connecticut General Assembly after State Senator Saud Anwar.
Background
Khan emigrated to the United States from Pakistan as a child in 1994. Khan was a special educational needs teacher before entering politics.
Political career
Khan won nearly 75% of the votes the special-election in the 5th district to succeed Brandon McGee in 2022.
Personal life
Khan lives in Windsor, Connecticut, with her husband and three children.
Electoral history
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryam Khan | Democratic | 706 | 74.6 |
| Charles Jackson | Republican | 136 | 14.4 |
| Lawrence Jaggon | Independent | 104 | 11.0 |
| Turnout | 851 | 8.7 | |
Attack
Following Eid services in June 2023 Khan was attacked whilst taking photographs with her family; she suffered minor physical injuries.