Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, becoming first Muslim US senator

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, becoming first Muslim US senator

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Abdul El-Sayed, a left-wing Democrat, has won the Michigan Senate race, defeating Republican Mike Rogers. This victory marks the first time a Muslim candidate has been elected to the US Senate.

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