Pakistan, Nov. 5 -- At least seven Muslim lawmakers won seats in the US Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections, marking historic gains in both chambers as candidates campaigned on civil rights, healthcare and foreign policy. The elections shifted the balance of power in Washington, with Democrats winning control of both the Senate and House of Representatives from Republicans. Several newly elected and returning lawmakers campaigned on international legal standards, humanitarian assistance and opposition to unconditional US military support for Israel amid the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan

The 42-year-old Democratic candidate defeated former Republican Representative Mike Rogers, becoming the first Muslim elected t...