04.11.2026 15:21
According to unofficial results in the midterm elections held in the US, 7 Muslims running for Congress won their elections. Egyptian-origin Abdul el-Sayed, who ran in Michigan, became the first Muslim senator elected to the US Congress. Six Muslim candidates earned the right to enter the House of Representatives. In California, where results have not yet been announced, one more Muslim candidate is expected to win.
In the midterm elections held in the US on November 3, Muslim candidates achieved historic success in Congress. The American people went to the polls to determine the new structure of Congress as well as governors and local assemblies in 36 states. According to initial unofficial results, Republicans lost their majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
FIRST MUSLIM SENATOR TO THE US SENATE
Egyptian-born Abdul el-Sayed, who ran for the US Senate from Michigan, defeated his Republican rival Mike Rogers. With this result, El-Sayed became the first Muslim senator elected to the US Congress.
6 MUSLIM NAMES TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Muslim members currently serving in the House of Representatives Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, Lateefah Simon and Andre Carson retained their seats. The 4 names earned the right to serve in Congress for another 2 years.
HE HAD WORKED AS A VOLUNTEER DOCTOR IN GAZA
Adam Hamawy, who ran from New Jersey, also won the election. Hamawy, who served as a volunteer doctor at the European Hospital in Gaza in 2024 and stood out with calls for a ceasefire, became the first Muslim to represent New Jersey in the House of Representatives.
Darializa Avila Chevalier, who ran from New York and drew attention for converting to Islam, also emerged victorious from the election.
RESULTS AWAITED IN CALIFORNIA
Aisha Wahab, who is running in California, is leading the race, but the results have not yet been announced. If Wahab also wins, the number of Muslim members in Congress will rise to 8.