Portrait of Abdul El-Sayed celebrating election victory

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, first Muslim American US Senator

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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won the 2026 Michigan Senate race, defeating Republican Mike Rogers. This victory marks the first time a Muslim American has been elected to the US Senate, achieved despite anti-Muslim rhetoric from former President Trump.

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