Faith's Role in Key Races

Faith played a prominent role in Democratic victories in the midterms, both as a campaign message and as a factor shaping voters’ views on issues including immigration, the economy and war. Texas Senator-elect James Talarico invoked biblical themes, while Kansas Democrat Adam Hamilton won a Senate seat and Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed became the first Muslim U.S. senator; a record seven Muslims were elected to Congress. Exit polls showed shifts toward Democrats among Catholic and Jewish voters, while Muslim voters overwhelmingly backed Democratic candidates.

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