Abdullah Hammoud

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Abdullah Hammoud
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 15th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2017
Preceded byGeorge Darany
Personal details
Born (1990-03-09) March 9, 1990 (age 31)
Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of Michigan-Dearborn (BS)
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MPH)
University of Michigan-Ross (MBA)

Abdullah Hammoud (born March 9, 1990) is an American politician who has served in the Michigan House of Representatives from the 15th district since 2017.[1][2]

Early life and education[]

Hammoud was born in Dearborn, Michigan, to immigrants from Lebanon.[3] Hid dad worked as a truck driver and his mom, who had not completed high school, pursued education then became a small business owner.[4] He earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Michigan–Dearborn, a Master of Public Health in epidemiology and genetics from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, and a Master's of Business Administration from the University of Michigan-Ross.[5]

Michigan House of Representatives[]

At 26, then a healthcare advisor at the Henry Ford Health System, Hammoud decided to run for office after his older brother unexpectedly passed away.[3] Hammoud defeated Republican nominee Terrance Guido Gerin, a WWE professional wrestler, in the general election by a margin of 61-38%.[1] Upon his election, Hammoud became the first Arab American and Muslim to represent the 15th district.[6]

Tenure[]

Hammoud backed Senator Bernie Sanders in the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries.[7]

When Joe Biden visited a Ford factory in Dearborn during the 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis, Hammoud gave him a letter calling for a ceasefire and a re-evaluation of the Israel–United States relationship.[8]

2021 Dearborn mayoral election[]

On January 25, 2021, Hammoud announced he would run for mayor of Dearborn.[9][10] Election night results on the August 3rd primary showed him in first with 50% followed by Susan Dabaja with 15.6% and Tom Tafelski with 13.5%. Hammoud finished first and he advanced to a November 2nd general election against Gary Woronchak.[11][12]

Personal life[]

He is married to Fatima Beydoun, a doctor.[9]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Raven, Benjamin (November 9, 2016). "WWE's Rhyno gored by Abdullah Hammoud in Dearborn state House race". MLive.com. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  2. ^ "News From Rep. Hammoud". housedems.com. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Elbaba, Rawan (September 21, 2017). "Rep. Abdullah Hammoud Is Breaking down Stereotypes in Michigan's Legislature". Teen Vogue. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  4. ^ "The Unexpected Politician". May 15, 2017. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  5. ^ Zadikian, John (July 6, 2021). "Election 2021: Dearborn mayoral candidate profiles: Abdullah Hammoud". Dearborn Press and Guide. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  6. ^ Najm, Zeinab (December 15, 2016). "Hammoud set to become first Muslim to represent Dearborn in Legislature". Downriver Sunday Times. Times-Herald Newspapers. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  7. ^ Mauger, Craig (February 27, 2020). "Michigan House Democratic floor leader backs Sanders". The Detroit News. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  8. ^ Abbas, Hassan (May 19, 2021). "Abdullah Hammoud talks of his interaction with Biden in Dearborn, handing him letter on Palestine". The Arab American News. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b Abbas, Hassan (January 25, 2021). "Abdullah Hammoud announces campaign for Dearborn mayor". The Arab American News. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  10. ^ Suchyta, Sue (January 29, 2021). "Hammoud announces run for Dearborn mayor". Dearborn Times-Herald. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  11. ^ "City of Dearborn August 3 Primary Election Results". WDET.
  12. ^ Hicks, Mary (August 3, 2021). "Hammoud takes early lead in Dearborn mayoral primary". The Detroit News. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
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