Sharice Davids

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Congressperson Sharice Davids has already made plenty of history in her political career. She's one of the first two Native American women to be elected to congress (alongside Deb Haaland), and is also the first LGBTQ person to be elected in Kansas.

Davids is part of the Ho-Chunk Nation, which originated in Wisconsin, and she regularly works on projects to help the Indigenous population, including boosting economic growth and community development.

On a national level, she's worked to protect and expand access to healthcare, strengthen voter protections, and worked to provide more resources to small business owners.

by Oprah Magazine

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