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    Nimarata Nikki Haley (née Randhawa; born January 20, 1972) is an American politician and diplomat who served as the 116th governor of South Carolina from 2011 to 2017 and as the 29th U.S. ambassador to the United Nations from January 2017 to December 2018. A Republican, Haley is the first Indian American to serve in a presidential cabinet.

    • Early Life
    • Governor of South Carolina
    • Ambassador to The United Nations
    • 2024 Presidential Campaign
    • Personal Life
    • Other Websites

    Haley was born at Bamberg County Memorial Hospital in Bamberg, South Carolina. Her parents were Ajit Singh Randhawa and Raj Kaur Randhaw, from Punjab, India. Her father was a professor at Punjab Agricultural University. Her mother started a clothing company, Exotica International. Haley earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Clemson...

    On May 14, 2009, Haley announced that she would run for the Republican nomination for Governor of South Carolinain 2010. The Republican gubernatorial primary took place on June 8, 2010, and Haley captured 49% of the vote. A runoff election happened on June 22, because nobody won 50% of the vote. Haley won handily in the runoff vote. Haley was elect...

    On November 23, 2016, President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Haley for Ambassador to the United Nations. On January 20, 2017, President Trump sent Haley's nomination to the Senate. Haley was overwhelmingly confirmed by the Senate 96-4 on January 24, 2017. Haley is the first Indian American to serve in a presidential cabine...

    In July 2022, Haley said that she was thinking about running for president in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. On February 1, 2023, it was reported that Haley was going to announce a bid for the presidency on February 15, making her the first challenger to former President Donald Trump's campaign. On February 14, 2023, Haley officially announce...

    In September 1996, she married Michael Haley, a South Carolina National Guard. They have two children: Rena and Nalin Haley.

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  2. Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about Nikki Haley, the first Indian-American governor of South Carolina and the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations under Trump. Find out about her early life, career, controversies, and presidential bid in 2024.

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  5. 2 hours ago · Nikki Haley could be the person that unites us,” said Thalia Floras, a 62-year-old retail manager from Nashua, New Hampshire, who was a lifelong Democrat before casting a ballot for Haley in ...

  6. Feb 14, 2023 · Learn about the former South Carolina governor and Trump official who is running for president in 2024. From her Indian immigrant parents to her UN ambassadorship, here are 55 things you need to know about Nikki Haley.

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