Fady Qaddoura

Fady Qaddoura (; born 1980) is an American politician from Indianapolis. A Palestinian American, and a member of the Democratic Party, he was elected to represent Senate District 30 in the Indiana Senate in the 2020 general election, becoming the first Arab Muslim lawmaker in the state's history. In the election, he defeated his Republican opponent, winning 52.5% of the vote.

Life Qaddoura was born in 1980 in Ramallah, in the West Bank, to Palestinian parents. Qaddoura traveled at the age of 18 to study computer science in the United States. He lost his home in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina.

Qaddoura studied at the University of New Orleans and obtained a bachelor's and a master's degree in computer science. He later studied at Rice University, where he obtained a master's degree in public administration and nonprofit management; he also holds a doctorate in philosophy (PhD) in philanthropy and public policy from Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis.

He has worked in scientific research at the University of Texas System and the University of New Orleans. He also has served as an adjunct faculty member at Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis.

Qaddoura is married and has two daughters. During Ramadan of 2007, Qaddoura organized a community iftar, hosting refugees coming from Sudan, Somalia, and Nigeria.