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Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan became the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate and is one of several Democrats who won after making their faith central to their campaigns. RNS is updating this blog throughout the day with the results of races and ballot measures in which religion played a prominent role.

Nov. 4, 2026, 1:00 p.m.

Jewish incoming Congressman Brad Lander lays out his plans for his first term

(RNS) — In an interview with RNS’s Fiona Andre, Jewish New York Congressman-elect Brad Lander, part of a wave of progressives who will join the new U.S. House, talks about his priorities for his first term.

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Nov. 4, 2026, 12:00 p.m

Abortion advocates prevail in three of four states

(RNS) — Abortion-rights advocates prevailed on Tuesday in three of four states. Missouri voters rejected a proposed abortion ban on most abortions.…