The 2026 midterm elections are over, but for many, reality is just starting to set in. Not only did over 70 candidates endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America win elections on November 3, but a large number of Muslim candidates have made their way into the halls of American government as well.

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According to preliminary figures released on November 5, 2026, by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and CAIR Action, 168 Muslim-American candidates advanced beyond their primaries in the 2026 midterm elections. At least 97 won election or reelection to federal, state, and local offices across the United States, including at least seven confirmed congressional victories. It should be noted that CAIR has been designated a terrorist organization in both Florida and Texas. As a result, those attempting to browse their website are instead directed to a page that explains the details of their court case.

For many Christians and Americans, the growing number of Muslims serving in public office is not particularly troubling. In fact, some simply look the other way and declare, “No big deal. There’s nothing to see here. Life will go on as usual.” But this nonchalant attitude is more than a slippery slope. It’s a plunge over the edge of a cliff.

Buying the Lies of Islam

Recently, Pastor Jack Hibbs of Calvary Chapel in Chino Hills, California, spoke to his congregation after the elections and warned them that all branches of the United States government are being infiltrated by Islam.

“Ladies and gentlemen, those of you who didn’t vote, you voted! 255 Muslims who cannot swear allegiance to the Constitution. It is forbidden in Islam. They must swear allegiance to Sharia law, which is a completely different government,” Pastor Hibbs lamented.

The figure cited by Pastor Hibbs comes from a 2026 Directory of Elected Muslim Officials released by CAIR on August 20, 2026, which, at that time, identified 255 Muslim elected officials and judges serving across 26 U.S. states. Thus, this issue began well before the recent elections and continues to be an ongoing concern.

Pastor Hibbs emphasized, “On Tuesday, the United States of America said no to the republic, and yes to the very government and military and religion that hit us on Sept. 11, 2001. We have surrendered. It’s their party now. And the flagship of all of this is a place that I’m going to do everything possible to never go back to…it’s the tragedy of Texas. It’s gone. If Texas goes down, Islam knows the nation falls. Prepare your children, prepare your hearts, prepare your faith.”

 The Truth about Islam

It’s important to understand that Texas reportedly has the third-highest number of mosques in the United States, with more than 300 currently. As the Muslim population and its religious institutions continue to grow, questions about Islam’s expanding presence and influence have become increasingly prominent. Texas has also emerged as a focal point in recent debates surrounding Sharia law and how it conflicts with American constitutional principles.

Pastor Hibbs further illustrated Islam’s growing visibility in American communities by sharing a video with his congregation showing a Dairy Queen in Michigan displaying a stand offering free copies of the Quran to its customers.

“The toothpaste is out of the tube, folks. We could have voted to prevent this. But there are those who didn’t, and that’s on you,” Pastor Hibbs said.

Clips from Pastor Hibbs’ message lit social media on fire as users quickly reacted with one comment after another. One user posted a picture of Charlie Kirk with the caption, “Charlie asks how America went from fighting Islamist extremists after 9/11 to electing a Muslim mayor in NYC.”

Another user responded, “The Christian people must organize politically in their churches just as Muslims have been organizing politically in their mosques if we are to get our country back. Christians built this country. I believe Christians are the only ones who can save it.”

 Still another wrote, “Pastor Jack is saying what most pastors are too cowardly to say. God bless and protect him. If pastors spoke the truth like this, the way God calls them to, America wouldn’t even be in this situation.”

The problem identified by Pastor Hibbs is a valid one. It’s been estimated that the number of evangelical voters who cast ballots fell significantly in this election in comparison to previous years. The trend of Christians choosing not to vote was also seen in the 2024 presidential election, but this phenomenon only increased over time.

“Progressive” Christians Embraced the Lies

While some Christians refrained from voting because they chose to stay out of politics, there were those who not only participated, but put all of their support behind Muslims and “progressive” office-seekers. Texas showed itself to be a state where a very liberal form of Christianity stood side by side with candidates like Senator-elect James Talarico, who claimed that God is “non-binary” and that Jesus would support abortion. His cozy relationship with Muslim leaders, as well as the terrorist-designated organization CAIR, shows that when he quotes, “Love your neighbor,” he’s not the slightest bit concerned that the tenets of Islam are in direct opposition to this verse that he often twists for his own purposes.

Although many Americans identify as Christians, the reality is that not every person who makes that claim attends church, reads the Bible, or understands biblical truth. “Progressive” Christianity has its own adherents who insist they are true followers of Jesus, but when their beliefs are examined, it’s clear they have no idea what Jesus stood for, much less how embracing liberalism, as well as Islam, will destroy the country. When it comes to Christianity, progressivism isn’t about moving forward with Christ, but rather redefining what the Word actually says.

Campaign endorsement records demonstrate that many self-professing Christians have been deceived. Senator-Elect Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan, a practicing Muslim who has ties to known terrorists and has even stated that efforts to ban Sharia law are rooted in “white supremacy,” received support and public endorsements from numerous pastors and faith leaders across the United States.

Interfaith America, a national nonprofit organization which prides itself on religious pluralism and bridge-building, posted an article on November 11, 2026 titled One Flag is Big Enough for All of Us. The piece celebrates the congressional win of Abdul El-Sayed, with the author stating that in America “we learn to live together, love our neighbors, and recognize that people of different faiths (or no faith), races, and political beliefs are all part of the American story. The flag is big enough to cover us all.” While respecting faiths of all kinds is certainly important, what the author fails to understand is that Islam is not a faith that assimilates or tolerates other beliefs. Instead of blending in, the ultimate goal is subjugation and conquest. A watered-down version of Islam has been marketed to Americans, but its holy books condone Sharia law, jihad, and hatred for Jews and Christians.

The Lie of Arab America

On November 6, 2026, Senator-Elect El-Sayed addressed an audience at the CONNECT Arab America Empowerment Summit in Washington, DC, where he stated, “I know we’re here in DC, which of course is the capital of the United States of America, but Michigan is the capital of Arab America.”

 Erika Kirk, widow of beloved Christian commentator Charlie Kirk, responded on X, “There is no ‘Arab America.’ There is only the United States of America.” Another user wrote, “There is no Arab America. There’s America. Population numbers don’t create a separate capital inside a country. El-Sayed’s claim turns Michigan into something other than an American state. Erika Kirk is right. One nation. One set of laws. His own words reveal the goal.”

 An Islamic America

 Fervent Muslims are ecstatic that many Christians and Americans have not only voted Muslims into office, but are unaware of Islam’s tenets. A viral video featuring a zealous Muslim man screaming “Islam is coming to America!” in Columbus, Ohio, is not only revealing, but disturbing. The angry man screams, “One day, America will become a Muslim state, a Muslim country. Tell Trump! Yes, it will happen. God is powerful. Our goal is to make America Islam, an Islamic state.”

Many Christians have bought the lie that only religious extremists want to force Islam on Americans, but the violent history of Islam, the words of the Prophet Muhammad, and the agenda already at work in our nation tell the glaring truth. Islam is not compatible with peace or “democracy.”

The Islamic nation of Iran gloated after the elections on November 3, cheering that the “warmongering” Republicans had been defeated. Mohammad Mokhber, advisor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, boasted, “The true winner in this arena was Iran, which transferred the cost of the war into the United States.”

 Of course, the blue wave of liberal candidates elected to office in the U.S. have something in common with Iran: their support of Islam and Palestinian terrorists.

Christians and Americans must understand that the word Muslim means “one who submits to Allah, or to Islam.” Allah is not the God of the Bible, and Islam is not the faith followed by Jesus. The “god” that Muslims submit to is false and deceptive. The truth is that not all Muslims want to force Islam on the population. The core teachings, however, support creating a government ruled by Islamic law.

How Many Bought the Lie?

It’s hard to say exactly how many Americans, whether Christian or not, bought the lie that Islam and Western society can co-exist. Nonetheless, the last few elections are certainly an indicator of Islam’s ever-increasing growth across the country.

Now more than ever, America needs the prayers of Christians dedicated to preserving the foundations of freedom. It’s time for bold intercession.

Let’s Pray

Lord Jesus, as Islam spreads throughout our land, we pray for Americans to wake up and push back against it. We pray that any plans to undermine our government, laws, and Constitution would be crushed and defeated. We pray for Christians and non-Christians to rise up and declare that America does not belong to Islam. It belongs to You, Jesus! We also pray for the salvation of Muslims throughout our nation. May they know that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

What do you think Christians should do to combat the spread of Islam? Share in the comments below.

Angela Rodriguez is an author, blogger, and former teacher who studies the signs of the times, as well as the historical and biblical connections between Israel and the United States. You can visit her blogs at 67owls.com and 100trumpets.com. She is also the author of Psalm 91: Under the Wings of Jesus and Hallelujah’s Great Ride. Photo Credit: Zurijeta/Canva Business.