Despite intense Islamophobia, Abdul El-Sayed and dozens of other Muslims elected representatives are breaking down barriers
El-Sayed overcame record outside spending as at least 97 American Muslims won races nationwide, according to the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
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Owensboro Messenger-InquirerDespite intense Islamophobia, Abdul El-Sayed and dozens of other Muslims elected representatives are breaking down barriers
Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed walks in the halls of the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 9, 2026, in Washington. AP Photo/Julia Demaree NikhinsonDemocrat Abdul El-Sayed made history on Nov. 3, 2026, when Michigan voters elected him the first Muslim to the U.S. Senate despite significant efforts to defeat him. He wasn’t alone. A record number of American Muslims won their races in the midterms. As political scientists who study minority politics, we think their …
The five-century history of Muslims in America is a story of social and political mobility from the periphery to the center. Descendants of African Muslims enslaved in the 16th century are now represented in both houses of Congress. On November 3, 2026, Abdul El-Sayed, elected senator from Michigan, became the first Muslim senator in US history. At least seven Muslim candidates have entered Congress; the number of victories at the federal, state…
The Christian right meltdown over Abdul El-Sayed
Abdul El-Sayed made history this month by becoming the first Muslim American to be elected to the Senate. Conservative Christians are gnashing their teeth, certain that this heralds the imposition of sharia law. For example, here’s a tweet from self-described “proud Islamophobe” Laura Loomer: I hope everyone is learning Arabic. — Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) November […]
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