Elections

Five Muslim Lawmakers Elected in History-Making Result

A FIRST

“This work is a critical part of defeating the violent rise of Islamophobia here and around the world,” Mohammed Missouri said.

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Last night had many firsts. Among them, five Muslim Democrats became the first Muslim legislators in their respective states, according to HuffPost. Mauee Turner won a seat in Oklahoma’s state house, Madinah Wilson-Anton was elected in Delaware, Iman Jodeh won her race for the state House in Colorado.

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