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7 things You May
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"Nikki Haley"
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Haley was born on January 20, 1972, in Bamberg, South Carolina, to Indian immigrant parents.
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She graduated from Clemson University with a degree in accounting and worked in her family's clothing business.
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Haley was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives in 2004, where she served for six years.
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She was elected governor of South Carolina in 2010, becoming the first woman and first person of color to hold the office.
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As governor, Haley implemented several conservative policies, including cutting taxes, reforming education, and expanding economic development.
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Haley has been mentioned as a potential future presidential candidate for the Republican Party
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She has been a strong voice for conservative policies and U.S. leadership in the world.