At Least 7 Muslims Elected to US Congress in Midterm Elections
The victories give Muslims a record seven seats in Congress, with six in the House and one in the Senate.
- Seven Muslim lawmakers won seats in Tuesday's midterm elections, marking historic gains in both chambers as Democrats captured control of the Senate and House of Representatives.
- Candidates campaigned on civil rights, healthcare, and opposition to unconditional U.S. military support for Israel, often emphasizing humanitarian assistance while navigating political attacks regarding their backgrounds and Gaza.
- Abdul El-Sayed, 42-year-old Democrat, defeated Republican Representative Mike Rogers for the seat vacated by retiring Senator Gary Peters, becoming the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate.
- Adam Hamawy, 56-year-old retired Army combat physician, became the first Muslim elected to represent New Jersey in the House, while Darializa Avila Chevalier won her seat with more than 85% of the vote.
- Incumbents including Carson and Ilhan Omar retained their seats, providing essential institutional memory for the expanding bloc of Muslim members shaping congressional debates over foreign policy and humanitarian aid.
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In the US, at least 37 Muslim candidates have won or are leading the race in the 2026 midterm elections. Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat from Michigan, became the first Muslim to be elected to the US Senate, defeating his Republican opponent. Muslim candidates have achieved success at various levels, from Congress to state legislatures and local governments.
At least seven Muslim lawmakers have won seats in the U.S. Congress, marking historic gains for Muslim representation in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The elections shifted the balance of power in Washington, with Democrats winning control of the Senate and House from Republicans. Civil rights, health care and foreign policy were featured in the campaigns. Several newly elected and returning lawmakers campaigned on internatio…
Historic victories in Senate and House expand Muslim representation as candidates campaign on civil rights, healthcare and opposition to unconditional US military support for Israel
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