At Least 7 Muslims Elected to US Congress in Midterm Elections
The milestone includes six House members and one senator as candidates campaigned on civil rights, healthcare and opposition to U.S. military support for Israel.
- 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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