Muslim Americans take on key electoral contests in midterms amid foreign policy debates

WASHINGTON: Muslim Americans are seeking a greater voice in US politics in the November 3 midterm elections , with candidates contesting congressional, state legislative and local offices across the country. Their campaigns come amid growing controversy over Washington’s Middle East policy. The war in Gaza has fuelled demands for an end to US military support for Israel , while the war with Iran has raised questions about American intervention, regional stability and overseas military spending. Muslim Network TV ( MNTV ), reviewing candidate listings and cross-checking names against civic…