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Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate, defeats Trump-backed Mike Rogers

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Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s closely watched Senate race, making history as the first Muslim American elected to the chamber

Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s closely watched U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican Mike Rogers, who was backed by President Donald Trump. El-Sayed created history by becoming the first Muslim American elected to the United States Senate, marking a historic milestone for Muslim representation in American politics. Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s closely watched Senate race, making … Read more

Melat Kiros makes history as first Gen Z woman elected to US Congress, wins Colorado House seat

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Melat Kiros’s congressional victory marks a win for a younger, progressive movement challenging established Democratic leadership. (Melat Kiros/X)

Democratic socialist Melat Kiros has made political history after winning Colorado’s 1st Congressional District in the US House of Representatives, becoming the first Gen Z woman elected to Congress. Melat Kiros’s congressional victory marks a win for a younger, progressive movement challenging established Democratic leadership. (Melat Kiros/X) The Associated Press called the race on Tuesday, … Read more

Aber Kawas becomes first Palestinian-American elected to New York State Senate, defeats Republican Han-Khon To

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Aber Kawas defeated Republican Han-Khon To to win New York’s 12th Senate District, becoming the first hijab-wearing Palestinian American woman elected to the state legislature. (Bloomberg)

Aber Kawas has won a seat in the New York State Senate, becoming the first hijab-wearing Palestinian–American woman elected to the state legislature, according to reports and election results. Aber Kawas defeated Republican Han-Khon To to win New York’s 12th Senate District, becoming the first hijab-wearing Palestinian American woman elected to the state legislature. (Bloomberg) … Read more