All three Muslim representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives have been re-elected with substantial majorities, solidifying their roles as key voices in discussions surrounding U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding Israel.
Rashida Tlaib, the first Palestinian-American woman in Congress, won her fourth term representing Michigan’s 13th District with 70% of the vote, defeating Republican challenger James Hooper, who garnered 26%.
Tlaib, who has consistently criticized U.S. policy towards Israel, received strong support from the Arab-American community in Dearborn.
Ilhan Omar, the first Somali-American woman in Congress, was re-elected for her third term representing Minnesota’s 5th District with 75.2% of the vote.
A former refugee, Omar has also been a vocal opponent of U.S. military support for Israel, especially during conflicts in Gaza.
Andre Carson of Indiana, another prominent Muslim figure, secured his seat in the 7th District with 68.2% of the vote, defeating Republican John Schmitz.Carson has held this position since 2008, following the passing of his grandmother, Julia Carson.
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In related news, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a fellow member of the progressive “Squad,” also easily won re-election in New York’s 14th District.
Her victory was part of a broader trend of strong Democratic performances, although some members of the Squad, including Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush, faced challenges.
Additionally, Pakistani-American candidates Salman Bhojani and Suleman Lalani were re-elected to the Texas State House, focusing on health care, education, and immigrant rights.
In contrast, Republican Aaron Bashir, the only Pakistani-American congressional candidate, narrowly lost in Pennsylvania, highlighting the mixed fortunes of minority candidates in the current political landscape.
