Abdul El-Sayed, Melat Kiros, Adrian Boafo: The politicians with African roots making history in the US midterms

Meet the African-rooted politicians who won big in the US midterms—from America’s first Muslim senator to Congress’s first Gen Z woman

Politicians with immediate family roots in Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana and Nigeria secured major victories in the 2026 United States midterm elections, breaking national barriers and expanding the African diaspora’s presence in American government.

Politicians from four African countries won the midterm elections in the United States

Politicians from four African countries have won the midterm elections in the United States.Among the winners is 42—year-old Abdul El-Sayed, who was born into an Egyptian immigrant family and elected senator from Michigan.He will...

Abdul El-Sayed, Melat Kiros, Adrian Boafo: The politicians with African roots making history in the US midterms

For some young Africans, these victories offer a glimpse of what a new generation of voters could do at home.

New generation of African roots into American's corridor of power

WASHINGTON-(MaraviPost)-Politicians of African descent have registered historic victories in the 2026 United States midterm elections, opening a new chapter in the representation of immigrant communities and younger generations in American politics. According to BBC highlights the breakthrough achievements of candidates with Egyptian, Ethiopian, Ghanaian, Nigerian and Somali roots who won seats in Congress and state […]

Meet the Ghanaian politicians who secured victory over Trump’s people in the US midterms

Seven candidates of African origin contested US Congressional seats during the 2026 midterm elections, including two politicians of Ghanaian descent