Running for All the Right Reasons: A Saudi-Born Woman's Pursuit of DemocracyIn 2004, Ferial Masry, born in Mecca, became the first Saudi American to run for political office in U. S. history. Masry made a spirited run for the California State Assembly seat in a staunchly Republican district, which sparked worldwide interest. She was ABC's Person of the Week, was interviewed by Peter Jennings, and made headlines in the New York Times and Associated Press. A recent immigrant and naturalized citizen with a Middle Eastern accent,