OZ’s Turksh Origins Mahbe Drove Turkish Voters Cost Mehemet Oz’s Razor Thin Defeat Dr Oz Is One Of A Growing Number Of Muslim Americans Who Are Voting Republican

 Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz greets supporters after speaking at an event at The Pines Eatery & Spirits on the final day before votes are cast November 7, 2022 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Oz's Muslim faith has rarely been an issue during the campaign. WIN MCNAMEE/GETTY IMAGES.      

Republican Senatorial candidate Mehmet Oz faces an uphill battle as he closes on Democratic rival John Fetterman for the title of next senator of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Yet, Oz’s surprise victory in the Republican primary and his strong showing in the campaign also signal a subtle political shift — many Muslim Americans are increasingly voting Republican. 

“Mehmet is a Sufi Muslim who doesn’t seem focused on his religion. It’s interesting it’s not an issue with many,” said Bill Collier in an interview. “He may as well be an agnostic. It has never featured in his TV show and seems to have no impact on his politics.”