Biography

Abraham Jamal "Abe" Hamadeh, born on May 15, 1991, in Chicago, Illinois, is an American politician, attorney, and former military officer serving as the U.S. Representative for Arizona's 8th Congressional District since January 3, 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he is the first Arab American elected to Congress from Arizona. Raised in Phoenix, Arizona, in a family of Syrian and Venezuelan immigrants, Hamadeh's upbringing in a mixed-faith household—his father being Muslim and his mother Druze—shaped his diverse cultural perspective.

Education and Political Experience

• Education:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Arizona State University, 2012
  • Juris Doctor from the University of Arizona's James E. Rogers College of Law, 2016

• Military Service:

  • Commissioned as an Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Army Reserve in 2016
  • Attained the rank of Captain
  • Deployed to Saudi Arabia in 2020, where he trained members of the Saudi armed forces
  • Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his service

• Legal Career:

  • Served as a prosecutor in the Maricopa County Attorney's Office from 2017 to 2021

• Political Experience:

  • Republican nominee for Arizona Attorney General in 2022; narrowly lost to Democrat Kris Mayes by 280 votes
  • Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024, succeeding Debbie Lesko in Arizona's 8th Congressional District
  • Serves on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee

Hamadeh's diverse background and commitment to public service have positioned him as a rising figure within the Republican Party. His experiences in the military, legal field, and politics reflect a dedication to upholding conservative values and addressing key issues such as border security, election integrity, and support for veterans.