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

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

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Ilhan Omar celebrated her re‑election at Karmel Mall in Minneapolis, surrounded by enthusiastic supporters. She delivered her victory speech in Somali, leaving a white supporter behind her looking puzzled. Omar thanked Minnesota for embracing her family as refugees, and a celebratory dance from the event went viral, marking her fifth term.

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    Washington: Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed has scripted history by defeating Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race in the November 3 midterm elections, becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. His historic victory has also drawn attention in India, particularly in…

    — The Siasat Daily

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    Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed took to the stage in Michigan to declare victory in a closely contested US Senate race against Republican Mike Rogers, in a historic breakthrough that would make him the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. While CBS News had not officially called the race, Fox…

    — The Tribune

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    For the first time, a Muslim leader has been elected to the US Senate. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's closely watched Senate race, defeating Republican Mike Rogers, who had the support of President Donald Trump. El-Sayed's victory marks a landmark moment in American politics. He will succeed…

    — ABP Live

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Aber Kawas defeats Republican Han-Khon To in Queens' 12th Senate District, marking a historic breakthrough for Palestinian-American representation.

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

Aber Kawas defeats Republican Han-Khon To in Queens' 12th Senate District, marking a historic breakthrough for Palestinian-American representation.

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Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected to US Senate after Michigan victory

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race, becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate and securing a major victory for the Democratic Party in the 2026 midterm elections, according to media projections. El-Sayed, 42, a former public health official…

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