Aber Kawas becomes first Palestinian American elected to New York State Legislature

Aber Kawas becomes first Palestinian American elected to New York State Legislature Submitted by Mounira Elsamra on Tue, 11/03/2026 - 20:41 Kawas is also the first 'hijabi' to be elected to office in the state legislature Left to right: Diana Moreno, David Orkin, Samantha Kattan, Aber Kawas and Claire Valdez raise their hands during a primary-night watch party at 99 Scott Studio on 23 June 2026 in the East Williamsburg neighbourhood of New York City (Michael M Santiago/Getty Images via AFP) Off Aber Kawas has won her bid for the New York State Senate District 12 seat, taking a 75 percent…