first Romanian-American elected in Texas

Rep. Mihaela Plesa in her office. photography Yuvie Styles

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Mihaela Plesa brings a new voice to Texas politics

by Alyssa High

Rep. Mihaela Plesa marks a new chapter for the Texas House of Representatives as the first woman Democrat elected in Collin County and the first Romanian-American elected in Texas.