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Why nearly 100 Muslims won national, local races in the US midterm elections

Why nearly 100 Muslims won national, local races in the US midterm elections Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Thu, 11/05/2026 - 18:20 Heightened anti-Muslim rhetoric only resulted in defiance among…

  • At least 97 Muslim Americans won US midterm races at federal, state, and local levels.
  • Six winners will serve in the US House of Representatives, including Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib.
  • Muslim voter participation increased by 25% and turnout by 93% in the elections.

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