On the recordOctober 19, 2026
“I’m not running to be a Muslim senator,” El-Sayed declared. “I’m running for the U.S. Senate and happen to be Muslim.”
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huffpost.comAbdul El-Sayed: ““I’m not running to be a Muslim senator,” El-Sayed declared. “I’m running for the U.S. Senate and happen to be Muslim.””
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Clarifying his identity during a campaign rally.
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