Meet The Muslims Running For Congress In 2020
Shahid Buttar
Shahid Buttar is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in California’s 12th Congressional district. He is running against Nancy Pelosi. Buttar was born to Pakistani immigrants in the U.K. and later came to the U.S. Buttar is anti-President Trump and claims that Pelosi is too soft of President Trump. He also claims that Pelosi is not progressive enough to represent San Francisco. Buttar recently advanced from the primary election and will face Nancy Pelosi in the general election on Nov. 3rd 2020. UPDATE: Buttar was defeated in the general election.
Alp Basaran
Alp Basaran is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in New Jersey’s 9th congressional district. According to reports, Basaran, born in Turkey, came to the United States when he was four years-old and became an undocumented immigrant after overstaying his visa. Basaran and his mother were sent back to Turkey, while his dad remained in the U.S. Four and a half years later, Basaran received his green card and moved back to the U.S. Basaran is anti-President Trump and claims that the idea of the America Dream has been distorted since Donald Trump was elected. Basaran claims that Trump’s policies have exacerbated racism, xenophobia, misogyny and divisions among Americans. If elected, Basaran would not only be the first Turkish-American in Congress but the third formerly undocumented American and fifth Muslim. The Democratic primary election is scheduled on July 7, 2020. UPDATE: Basaran was defeated in the Democratic primary election.
Solomon Rajput
Solomon Rajput is challenging U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell in Michigan’s 12th congressional district. Rajput is a self-described progressive and the son of Pakistani immigrants. Rajput supports The Green New Deal, Tuition-Free College & Canceling Student Debt and Medicare for All. Rajput supported Bernie Sanders in the 2016, but after Sanders lost the primary election, Rajput became a field organizer for Hillary Clinton. After Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton in the general election, Rajput founded an activist organization called Michigan Resistance. Rajput recently released a campaign video on Facebook saying, “We’re done waiting, it’s our turn now.” The Democratic primary election is scheduled on August 4, 2020. UPDATE: Rajput was defeated in the Democratic primary election.
Badrun Nahar Khan
Badrun Nahar Khan is a Democratic candidate running for U.S. House of Representatives in New York’s 14th Congressional District. Khan, the daughter of Bengali born parents, is challenging Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for her seat in Congress. During a recent speech, Khan told her supporters that she is running to represent Bangladeshi American’s in Congress. Khan went onto say she hopes to one day see a Bangladeshi American as President. She also told her supporters that it was time for the Bangladeshi community to rise and shine, change Congress and make new laws. The Democratic primary election is scheduled on June 23, 2020. UPDATE: Khan was defeated in the Democratic primary election.
Nabilah Islam
Nabilah Islam is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Georgia’s 7th Congressional District. Islam, a 29-year-old muslim woman, is the daughter of Bangladeshi immigrants. Islam worked as the Deputy Southern States Finance Director for Hillary for America, she served as the Finance Director for the Florida Democratic Party. Islam is endorsed by Occupy Democrats. The Democratic primary election is on May 19, 2020. UPDATE: Islam was defeated in the Democratic primary election.
Rashid Malik
Rashid Malik is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in Georgia’s 7th Congressional District. Malik is a muslim man who was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He came to the United States in 1979. In several Facebook posts, Malik calls on muslims to “come forward” and “rebuild OUR America” and asks his fellow muslims, “What are we afraid of?” Malik is a Hillary Clinton supporter. According to Malik’s website, his top priorities are Medicare for All, Minimum Wage, Green New Deal, Corporate Tax Reform, Prison System Reform, Tuition Free College, Gun Safety, Jobs, Women’s Rights. On Malik’s website, it states: “We should have common-sense gun laws in place. We need universal background check, genetic test, psychological test and training for anyone who wants to keep guns with a permit. But no Guns for Mass Murdering should be allowed in the hands of common citizens.” The Democratic primary election is on May 19, 2020. UPDATE: Malik was defeated in the Democratic primary election.
Imtiaz Ahmad Mohammad
Imtiaz Ahmad Mohammad is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in Florida‘s 22nd Congressional District. Mohammad is a muslim immigrant from Pakistan who came to the United States in 1991. Mohammad only became a U.S. citizen about five years ago. Mohammad is the publisher of the “Asian Times,” a monthly magazine focused on South Asians living in the United States. Mohammad is the founder of American Muslim Progressive Caucus. Mohammad is “in support of universal background checks and a ban on assault-style, semi-automatic weapons, bump stocks, and high capacity magazines for civilian use.” Mohammad has also stated that he wants to repeal Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law. The Democratic primary election is on August 18th 2020. UPDATE: Mohammad suspended his campaign for Congress.
Shaniyat Chowdhury
Shaniyat Chowdhury is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in New York’s 5th Congressional District. Chowdhury, a muslim born in Queens to Bangladeshi parents, claims that he is “more American than Trump could ever be.” Chowdhury was a staffer and lead organizer on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s congressional campaign. He says that he was inspired by his friend AOC. Like Ocasio-Cortez, Chowdhury is a bartender and member of the Democratic Socialists of America. The Democratic primary election is on June 23, 2020. UPDATE: Chowdhury was defeated in the Democratic primary election.
Saafir Rabb
Saafir Rabb is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in Maryland’s 7th Congressional District. Rabb says he “will bring a strong voice to DC to advocate for job creation, affordable housing, unemployment insurance, quality education, and gun control.” Rabb served as an advisor to President Barack Obama’s transition team and is currently a board member with the Coalition for Black Excellence and Words Beats and Life. The Democratic primary election is on April 28, 2020. UPDATE: Rabb was defeated in the Democratic primary election.
Dalia Al-Aqidi
Dalia Al-Aqidi is a Republican candidate challenging Ilhan Omar for Minnesota’s 5th Congressional seat in the 2020 election. Al-Aqidi, like Omar, is a former refugee. Al-Aqidi is from Iraq, while Omar is from Somalia. Also like Omar, Al-Aqidi is muslim and proud of her faith. According to Fox News, Al-Aqidi has 31 years of experience as a journalist, including as a White House correspondent for Alhurra, a U.S.-based Arabic channel that airs in the Middle East. The Republican primary is on August 11 2020. UPDATE: Al-Aqidi was defeated in the Republican primary election.
Leila Shukri Adan
Leila Shukri Adan is a Democratic candidate challenging Ilhan Omar for Minnesota’s 5th Congressional seat. Adan is a Somali immigrant who came to the U.S. 20 years ago. She refers to herself as a progressive Democrat. UPDATE: Shukri Adan withdrew from the election.
Qasim Rashid
Qasim Rashid is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District. Rashid is a muslim immigrant from Pakistan. According to Rashid’s Facebook page, Tim Kaine is his old law school professor. Not only was Kaine his professor, but they have remained friends. Rashid ran for Virginia State Senate in 2019 but was defeated in the general election. During his run for State Senate, Rashid was endorsed by Emgage Action, a political organization aimed at getting muslims elected in the U.S. The Democratic primary election is on June 23rd 2020. UPDATE: Rashid advanced from the Democratic primary election. He will be on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2020. UPDATE: Rashid was defeated in the general election.
Ihssane leckey
Ihssane leckey is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in Massachusetts’ 4th Congressional District. Leckey is a muslim immigrant from Morocco. The primary election is on September 1st 2020. UPDATE: Leckey was defeated in the Democratic primary election.
Iman-Utopia Layjou Bah
Iman-Utopia Layjou Bah is an Independent candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District. The election is November 3rd 2020. UPDATE: Layjou Bah withdrew from the election.
Amani Al-Khatahtbeh
Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in New Jersey’s 6th Congressional District. Al-Khatahtbeh, is the founder of Muslimgirl.com. Her campaign platform prioritizes progressive causes, including Medicare for All, the Green New Deal, student loan cancellation, tuition-free public universities, criminal justice reform and a federal $15 minimum wage. The primary election is on July 7th 2020. UPDATE: Al-Khatahtbeh was defeated in the Democratic primary election.
Muslim Congressional candidates running for re-election in 2020:
Andre Carson is running for re-election to U.S. House of Representatives in Indiana’s 7th Congressional District. The Democratic primary on June 2, 2020. UPDATE: Carson advanced from the Democratic primary election. He will be on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2020. UPDATE: Carson won re-election.
Rashida Tlaib is running for re-election to U.S House of Representatives in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District. UPDATE: Tlaib advanced from the Democratic primary election. She will be on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2020. UPDATE: Tlaib won re-election.
Ilhan Omar is running for re-election to U.S House of Representatives in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District. UPDATE: Omar advanced from the Democratic primary election. She will be on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2020. UPDATE: Omar won re-election.
Muslim Congressional candidates that were defeated in the 2020 primary election or withdrew from the race:
Ameena Matthews was a Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in Illinois’ 1st Congressional District. Matthews was defeated in the Democratic primary election on March 17, 2020.
Rush Darwish was a Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District. Darwish was defeated in the Democratic primary election on March 17th 2020.
Ahmad Adnan was a Republican candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in Texas. Adnan was defeated in the Republican primary on March 3, 2020.
Imran Khan was a Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in Texas’ 6th Congressional District. He withdrew before the Democratic primary on March 3, 2020.
Nasir Shaikh was a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District. Shaikh was defeated in the Republican primary on March 3, 2020.
Aisha Wahab was a Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in California‘s 15th Congressional District. Wahab suspended her campaign.
Deplorable Kel 
Please publish prominently who believes in Sharia law and to what extent – child brides ok, stoning women ok, or Sharia schools only ok for boys? Do they believe they hav a right to establish Sharia zones where Sharia law trumps U.S. law, like those in the U.K.?
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The majority do. As well as the other branches of Islam. Some are Islamist Radicals. Others just deluded, and brainwashed by the Socialists.
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This is all bad for America and should not be allowed for any of then to run and want to change OUR COUNTRY in any way. If they don’t like it here and our laws a way of life, they need to go back to their original country. That also includes those born here.
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NO! US CONSTITUTION ONLY!!!
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This is problematic. Many of these candidates openly admit they are running in an effort to form ‘their America’ and either have worked for or are backed by organizations that have the same vision. They are not interested in progressing the USA into a better place for all. It is difficult to believe their claims when they are supported by people who would gladly take civilization back in time. Do not trust these people.
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This scared me to have people who no longer believe the constitution only running to change things for what they came from… Our fore fathers are turning over in their grave. Watch who you vote for!
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Totally agree as do the majority of people here in the reddest county, in the reddest state in the nation…Alabama! (Baldwin County, Alabama) People need to look deep into the affiliations and background of all candidates. Any true Muslim cannot and should not live in the United States of America as it is the antithesis of Sharia Law. How they can “adapt” is beyond me other than to change America into a Muslim country….and look at the Muslim countries of the world….hmmmm…seems to me America is the better place to be. We should hold tight to the Constitution as it is literally under attack from the left/democrats/progressives/whateverthehellyouwanttocallthem….Culturally, there is a lot of sentiment in the South to secede …. we may be inching to a cultural (un)civil war in this country. That said, you can evacuate the good people from California (shouldn’t take too long…) and let them secede from the United States and form their own country. They can dig up Jerry Garcia for Prez and the Grateful Dead (those still alive…) can form the Cabinet. Now, that’s what I call ‘progress’!
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You missed Virginia’s Qasim Rashid, who is running against Cong. Rob Wittman, for what reason?
Not a one of them, including Qasim Rashid, whom I have had lengthy respectful conversations with, and is challenging Rep. Rob Wittman, is an Independent, or Conservative. Let alone a Republican.
I have yet to find a one of these Muslims who have been ADOPTED BY AMERICA, that have embraced American Culture in their duties, over their Islam Religion! this includes Mr. Rashid above, who I am sure will be deeply offended and perplexed at my disappointment in him, after what he did for me last March.
Not a one of them understands, let alone readily accepts their Social & Constitutional Obligations to America, over Islam & the biography called the Qur’an beliefs.
It is readily apparent in their postings alone, that Every Single One of Them, absolutely hates President Donald J. Trump, his Administration, and many of our Constitutions, Articles & Amendments.
#KASafe #KAG #BanRadicalism #BanSocialists #BanFakeNews
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You might want to consider this.
IS AMERICA THE NEXT PERSIA OF 651 AD?
The Muslim conquest of Persia, also known as the Arab invasion of Iran, led to the fall of the Sasanian Empire of Iran in 651 and the eventual decline of the Zoroastrian religion. The rise of Muslims coincided with an unprecedented political, social, economic, and military weakness in Persia.
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Fuck no to all Muslims.
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Fuck muslims dogs to hell killers go home there it trying to change our country for personal reasons themselves go home if you hate it here. Not a shithole Muslim country never will ww3 will happen exterminate those real infadeals not us USA those left muslims evil foul words make fun bad mouth USA laws as it people they want their shit country life in USA a copy no shirea laws go home in your face I’ll say. Omar fuck yourself MI. Muslim tib screw you smart punk mouth do nothing ever steal money just like President Trump said truth. I’m glad he pisses the left off so much it means it’s working he works lazy left trying to fire innocent President Trump 4 years only waste work they done. Fuck muslims running dump race people of killer loser religion like all demoshits dictators do nothing get paid that illegal wrong go home form your own country leave USA alone assholes. Love it or leave it usa your dumb fucks left muslims fuck p.c. police ok not sick of you fucking up my country we need a civil war the Republicans will win we got the guns funds
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Beware Greeks bearing gifts.
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If they don’t like it here and want to change our constitution for their own believes then let them go back to the countries they come from if they Love that way of life better. Instead of trying to change our country into the countries they come from. They are nuts. No muslims will be voted in local state or federal.
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It’s time to consider changing terms of eligibility for congressional offices. They should mirror requirements for the office of the President of the United States of America. Native born citizen. Minimum of 35 years old. Maximum of two terms in office.
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My take on this is how can these people expect to represent americans when they Segregate from us on the demand of their religion, and are taught to look down on non believers in all ways. They cannot represent us, only what their own culture and people want. That’s not our way. They are trying to infiltrate and take advantage of us. No muslim will get my vote. Sorry, but muslims bring too much baggage with them to be trusted.
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It is far past time, for the Eligibility Requirements to run for office were changed. Because of today’s immaturity levels in adults, I would suggest upping the Minimum Age to 35. At the least a 2nd Generation American Born & Raised citizen, be applied for all Public Offices.
Reasoning: Maturity development.
* It is a known fact that the former Administration lowered that, by allowing parents to keep their children on the parents Health Plans, until age 26. This indicates, as well as enables, a decline in Personal Responsibility & Mental Maturity levels of that target age group. (Laziness for short)
* A Citizen does not have enough Real Life experience to successfully draw upon, in making decisions that benefit America, and its Citizenry, in accordance with the Constitutions of States & Nation.
* No Foreigner can possibly understand America’s Exceptionalism. In most cases, they either cannot, or will not separate their former nations Culture, and readily adopt the American Culture & Language.
Furthermore, I call for a Total Ban on Socialism, Communism, and any other ideology that is the antithesis of our Constitutional Republic.
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no Muslims for 20/20 and no Socialism or communism for 2020 in our country!
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All I see is ZOG behind this betrayal. Increase in the Muslim demographic and involvement in US politics.
Order out of chaos……Ultimately leading to Anti-Christian Noahide Law which is already underwritten in US Law.
Beware of ‘Schlomo’ behind the curtain!
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If you folks are concerned that a smattering of Muslim candidates will change America you need to read Ford’s Jewish Question. You have no clue whatsoever of what’s going on in your own backyard.
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The emphasis muslims place on their beliefs & values completely contradict America’s Constitution. People entering public office should be supporters of our values & our Constitution. To allow anything else is TREASON! It’s time to bring back hanging to those who commit TREASON by working to end or change our CONSTITUTION!
I find it interesting & telling that these muslims are living here, taking advantage of our way of life, yet desiring to change our country! NO ONE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO RUN FOR OFFICE WHEN THEY SEEK TO THROW OUR CONSTITUTION AWAY! How can these people take our services, yet have such contempt for our country, & then gloat when they are elected. Current muslim office-holders show their treasonous contempt for our values every day. That behavior is showing their contempt while they behave in ways that are obviuosly unprofessional for their position. Pelosi has showed her unprofessional conduct numerous times. Citizens need to start writing to the House, Senate, White House & Offices of Professional Conduct to protest these people being in public office! We all cannot vote against them, but our voices can be heard by flooding the House, Senate, President, & Offices of Professional Regulation with reasonably written letters concerning these people’s conduct while in office. These people have no understanding of how our elected officials are NOT OUR BOSSES. WE ARE THEIR BOSS, IN EVERY SITUATION! They will only win if we allow them to by INACTION! Complaining on Facebook does nothing! We must begin by writing letters! It has been done for 244 years & IT WORKS! There are positions in our government that oversee these issues but you have to contact them!
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AMEN.
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Get rid of them all
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