A former Miss Universe contestant, Sarah Idan, who represented Iraq in 2017 after winning the national pageant, has declared her intention to run for a seat in California within the United States Congress under the Democratic banner. The report originated from the New York Post.
Idan indicated plans to file the necessary documents with the Federal Election Commission as part of her bid.
At 33 years old, Idan also signaled her commitment to challenging what she described as an ultra-left agenda within the Democratic Party, singling out Representative Ilhan Omar for her alleged anti-Israel rhetoric. Idan stated her opposition to what she called an anti-American, anti-Jewish agenda associated with Islamic political movements that she believes seeks to use democratic processes to advance socialism and to divide and weaken the United States.
Idan asserted that she sees herself as a guardian of democratic and liberal values while emphasizing that she does not harbor hatred toward the country, a point she contrasted with the stance of Omar.
The 2017 Miss Universe Iraq winner, Idan, left the country after being photographed with Adar Gandelsman, an Israeli entrant in the Miss Universe pageant, an incident that led to threats against her family. Idan subsequently became a U.S. citizen in 2015.
The candidate has framed her political campaign as a defense of traditional democratic principles and Western-aligned values, aiming to offer a different perspective within a diverse and polarized political landscape. Supporters and critics alike are watching how Idan’s platform—centered on security, economic opportunity, and a strong U.S.-Israel relationship—will resonate with voters in California and beyond. This development adds to the broader discourse about how former public figures transition into elected office and how their international backgrounds influence domestic political narratives. (Source attribution: New York Post)”