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Sium, 64, was born in Adengoda, Eritrea, in the Horn of Africa. He emigrated to the United States in 1973 and became a U.S. citizen in 1982.
Immigrant communities - including Hmong, Somalis, Eritreans and Ethiopians - could build a significant voting bloc in the district, Sium said.
Sium said he backs limited government, more power for the states and improvements in public schools. He also emphasizes his support for the U.S. military.
Sium faced fugitive Jack Shepard in the primary, and won with 64 percent of the votes cast.
Sium, 64, was born in Adengoda, Eritrea, in the Horn of Africa. He emigrated to the United States in 1973 and became a U.S. citizen in 1982.
Immigrant communities - including Hmong, Somalis, Eritreans and Ethiopians - could build a significant voting bloc in the district, Sium said.
Sium said he backs limited government, more power for the states and improvements in public schools. He also emphasizes his support for the U.S. military.
Sium faced fugitive Jack Shepard in the primary, and won with 64 percent of the votes cast.
Candidate Bio
Political affiliation: Republican Party |
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Occupation: Hydrologist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. |
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Audio Highlights
MPR's Mike Mulcahy talks with Obi Sium (11/22/05) |
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Campaign Finances
Total contributions: $62,349 |
Total disbursements $49,558 |
Cash on hand $12,789 |
Source: Federal Election Commission - October 2006 |
Links & Resources
Web site: siumforcongress.com |
Candidate Pages
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