On the recordOctober 26, 2026
I’m not running to be a Muslim senator—I’m running for U.S. Senate and happen to be Muslim.
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thebulwark.comI’m not running to be a Muslim senator—I’m running for U.S. Senate and happen to be Muslim.
El-Sayed addresses his identity in a town hall.
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