New York, Nov. 4 (Petra) - Arab and Muslim American candidates achieved major milestones in Tuesday's US midterm elections, winning seats across both houses of Congress.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s US Senate race, securing over 2.5 million votes (52.5 percent) against Republican contender Mike Rogers, who captured 2.16 million votes (45.5 percent). In the US House of Representatives, multiple notable candidates secured seats: New Jersey's 12th District: Democrat Adam Hamawy won election to the House for the first time.
Michigan's 12th District: Representative Rashida Tlaib (D) won reelection to her seat.
Minnesota's 5th District: Representative Ilhan Omar (D) secured another term.
Illinois's 16th District: Representative Darin LaHood (R) won reelection.
Arizona's 8th District: Republican Abe Hamadeh currently leads his Democratic opponent as vote counting continues.
Among non-Arab Muslim candidates, Democrat Darializa Avila Chevalier was elected for the first time in New York's 13th District. In California's 12th District, Representative Lateefah Simon (D) won reelection, while Representative André Carson (D) secured another term in Indiana's 7th District.
In California's 4th Congressional District, current Representative Aisha Wahab leads her Democratic challenger with official returns still pending.
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