Muslim American candidates competed across about 23 states in the 2026 midterms. Early results show congressional firsts and victories in state and local elections.

A shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, the largest mosque in San Diego County, became breaking national news just one day after the Shia Muslim Foundation's Safety and Security Summit addressed the urgent need to protect Muslim houses of worship. SMF Executive Director Rahat Husain called the attack a brutal confirmation of the dangers Muslim institutions continue to face.