Palestinian-American Abir Kawas won the election to the New York State Senate, becoming the first Palestinian-American woman elected to the New York State Legislature. Kawas, who represents the 12th Ward in Queens, achieved this historic victory with the support of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Senator Bernie Sanders and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib.

Palestinian-American Abir Kawas won the election to the New York State Senate, becoming the first Palestinian-American woman elected to the New York State Legislature. Kawas, who represents the 12th Ward in Queens, achieved this historic victory with the support of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Senator Bernie Sanders and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib.