Names of Muslim candidates who won in the 2026 U.S. elections
Abdul Rahman Muhammad Al-Sayed – of Egyptian origin, U.S. Senate, Michigan.
Rashida Tlaib – of Palestinian origin, U.S. House of Representatives, Michigan.
Adam Hamouy – of Egyptian origin, U.S. House of Representatives, New Jersey.
Ilhan Omar – of Somali origin, U.S. House of Representatives, Minnesota.
André Carson – Muslim American, U.S. House of Representatives, Indiana.
Abir Qawas – of Palestinian origin, New York State Senate.
Rawa Rumman – of Palestinian origin, Georgia State Senate.
Nabila Syed – of Indian origin, Illinois State Senate.
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