Tlaib and Omar were re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, marking another significant milestone in the democratic party. They are the first two Muslim women to serve in the United Nations Congress and have successfully won reelection.
Ilhan Omar, a former refugee and Somali American who represents Minnesota, secured her third term. She remains a prominent figure in the district, including Minneapolis and several suburbs. Tlaib, of Palestinian descent who represents Michigan, was re-elected for her fourth term. She continues to receive strong support from the Arab American community in Dearborn, Michigan.
Both women are outspoken critics of U.S. military support for Israel, particularly in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Omar’s reelection also highlights her continued popularity in Minnesota. She is known for her critical stance on Israel’s military actions in Gaza and her advocacy for Palestinian rights. In a social media post, Omar thanked her supporters for their efforts and highlighted the campaign’s achievements, such as knocking on 117,716 doors and making 108,226 calls.
However, Tlaib ran unopposed in the primary and defeated Republican James Hooper in the general elections. She has consistently represented Dearborn and Detroit, a Democratic stronghold. Tlaib and Omar are prominent members of “The Squad,” a group of progressive lawmakers including figures like Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez.
While Omar and Tlaib continued to gain support, other squad members, such as Jamaal Bowman of New York and Cori Bush of Missouri, faced defeat in their primaries. The losses were against opponents with ample support from the pro-Israel American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
As Tlaib and Omar were re-elected, it reaffirmed the growing strength of progressive voices within the Democratic Party, particularly among marginalized communities.
