Rashida Tlaib, who is of Palestinian descent, is set to become the second Muslim to serve in Congress this year [Al Goldis/AP] The Muslim Times has the best coverage to promote rights of the Muslim Women
Michigan Democrat likely to be first Muslim woman elected to Congress
Source: Time
Rashida Tlaib will likely be the first Muslim woman elected to Congress after CNN has projected her to win the Democratic primary in Michigan’s 13th District.
Tlaib, who beat a crowded field of Democrats to win Tuesday’s primary, will not face a Republican opponent in November’s general election. She can still be opposed by a write-in candidate, but would be the overwhelming favorite in the deeply Democratic district.
“The winner of tonight’s primary will win the election,” Andy Goddeeris, Tlaib’s campaign manager, said on Tuesday. “No doubt about it.”
The congressional seat had been held by former Rep. John Conyers before he resigned in December amid allegations of sexual harassment.
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It’s good to see a modern, progressive woman in such a post, who just happens to be of Muslim heritage. But we don’t really need to know that, as it should be a private matter.
This is very nice