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The sun sets on the US Capitol on Election Day evening on Nov. 03, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Credit: Getty Images/AFP)
Add as preferred on Google From an Egyptian-American elected to the U.S. Senate to Palestinian-American lawmakers in state legislatures, candidates with roots across the Arab world made gains in the Nov. 3 U.S. midterm elections. Lebanese-born Abbas Alawieh also won a seat in the Michigan Senate. Most of the candidates who won seats were Democrats, with Republican Darin LaHood the exception. Abdul El-Sayed: US Senate, Michigan (Egyptian-American)Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and his wife, Dr. Sarah Jukaku, take the stage after he declares victory during a midterm election night party at The Department at Hudson's in Detroit, Michigan, early on Nov. 4, 2026. (Credit: Jeff Kowalsky / AFP) El-Sayed, 42, was born and raised in Michigan to Egyptian immigrant parents. A physician and public health expert, he previously served as executive director... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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