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 candidates and voters, experts tell Middle East Eye California Democratic Congresswoman Lateefah Simon, a Muslim, speaks at a rally touting 'Healthcare Not Hate' at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on 19 May 2026 (Jemal Countess/Getty Images via AFP) Off At least 97 Muslim Americans have won their races in this week's