Washington:Arab and Muslim American candidates have made significant strides in the 2026 US midterm elections, securing seats in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. These victories mark a notable expansion of representation for these communities in Congress.
According to Jordan News Agency, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed achieved a milestone victory by winning Michigan's US Senate race, garnering over 2.5 million votes, which equates to 52.5 percent of the vote, against Republican Mike Rogers, who received 2.16 million votes or 45.5 percent.
In the House of Representatives, several candidates from diverse backgrounds also achieved significant victories. In New Jersey's 12th District, Democrat Adam Hamawy was elected to the House for the first time. Incumbent Representative Rashida Tlaib (D) retained her seat in Michigan's 12th District, while Representative Ilhan Omar (D) secured another term in Minnesota's 5th District. In Illinois's 16th District, Representative Darin LaHood (R) won reelection, and in Arizona's 8th District, Republican Abe Hamadeh leads as votes continue to be counted.
Additionally, among non-Arab Muslim candidates, Democrat Darializa Avila Chevalier won her first election in New York's 13th District. Representative Lateefah Simon (D) was reelected in California's 12th District, and Representative André Carson (D) secured another term in Indiana's 7th District. In California's 4th Congressional District, Representative Aisha Wahab is currently leading against her Democratic challenger, with results still pending.