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Arab Americans Gain Clout
The results of the 2026 midterm elections marked an expansion of Arab American representation from electoral influence to holding legislative office. Abdulrahman Al-Sayed won a seat in the Michigan Senate, becoming the first Arab and Muslim elected to the chamber, while Adam Hamawy won a seat in the House of Representatives. Rashida Tlaib retained her seat for a fifth term, and Abir Qawas won a seat in the New York State Senate with more than 75% of the vote. The report says these gains give the community greater ability to influence legislation and policy, but it also faces challenges from partisan polarization and pressure from interest groups.
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