The three Muslim members of the U.S. House of Representatives have been re-elected with significant majorities, reinforcing their influence in U.S. foreign policy debates, especially concerning Israel.
Rashida Tlaib, the first Palestinian-American woman in Congress, secured her fourth term representing Michigan’s 13th District with 70% of the vote, defeating Republican James Hooper, who received 26%. Tlaib’s consistent criticism of U.S. policies toward Israel has earned her robust support from the Arab-American community in Dearborn.
Ilhan Omar, the first Somali-American woman in Congress, was re-elected to a third term for Minnesota’s 5th District with 75.2% of the vote. A former refugee, Omar remains a vocal critic of U.S. military support for Israel, particularly during conflicts involving Gaza.
Andre Carson of Indiana, another influential Muslim lawmaker, won re-election in the 7th District with 68.2% of the vote, defeating Republican John Schmitz. Carson has served in this role since 2008, succeeding his late grandmother, Julia Carson.
In related results, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, another member of the progressive “Squad,” was also re-elected in New York’s 14th District as part of a larger trend of strong Democratic performances. However, some Squad members, including Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush, faced competitive races.
Meanwhile, Pakistani-American legislators Salman Bhojani and Suleman Lalani retained their Texas State House seats, with priorities in health care, education, and immigrant rights. In contrast, Republican Aaron Bashir, the only Pakistani-American congressional candidate, narrowly lost in Pennsylvania, reflecting mixed outcomes for minority candidates this election cycle.
