Abdullah Hammoud

Abdullah H. Hammoud (Arabic: عبدالله حمود; born March 19, 1990) is an American politician serving as the 7th mayor of Dearborn, Michigan, since 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, Hammoud had previously served in the Michigan House of Representatives, representing the 15th district from 2017 to 2021.

Abdullah H. Hammoud
عبدالله حمود
Mayor of Dearborn
Assumed office
January 1, 2022
Preceded byJohn B. O'Reilly Jr.
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 15th district
In office
January 1, 2017  December 29, 2021
Preceded byGeorge Darany
Succeeded byJeffrey Pepper
Personal details
PronunciationEb-dull-uh Ham-mood
Born (1990-03-19) March 19, 1990
Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Education
  • University of Michigan, Dearborn (BS)
  • University of Michigan (MPH, MBA)

Hammoud is the first Arab-American and first Muslim mayor of Dearborn as well as the second youngest mayor in the city’s history. His election is considered historic as the city is home to one of the largest Middle Eastern and Muslim populations per capita in the United States.

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