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first_reported: 2026-11-11 01:30 EST
updated: 2026-11-11 01:30 EST
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# Aber Kawas elected to state Senate for Queens District 12

Aber Kawas was elected to represent Queens District 12 in the state Senate. Kawas is the first Palestinian American elected to the state legislature.

Section: [Elections](/new-york/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Aber Kawas](/new-york/wiki/aber-kawas.md)

## Coverage

- [Spectrum News NY1](http://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2026/11/11/meet-state-sen--elect-aber-kawas--the-first-palestinian-american-elected-to-the-n-y--state-legislature), 2026-11-11 01:30 EST: Meet state Sen.-elect Aber Kawas, the first Palestinian American elected to the N.Y. state legislature

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