Democrat Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race, Makes History as First Muslim Senator
El-Sayed defeated Mike Rogers after a campaign marked by heavy outside spending and Islamophobic attacks, preserving Democratic control of the seat.
- On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's Senate race, becoming the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate and preserving a crucial Democratic seat.
- El-Sayed, a 42-year-old epidemiologist, campaigned on universal healthcare and campaign finance reform after narrowly defeating Congresswoman Haley Stevens in a bruising primary that drew nearly $60 million in outside spending.
- Throughout the campaign, President Donald Trump repeatedly labeled El-Sayed a "jihadist" and alleged Muslim Brotherhood ties, while AIPAC spent more than $30 million opposing him, the organization's largest investment in a single race.
- Just two days before the election, Stevens endorsed Rogers, citing concerns about El-Sayed's Israel criticism, yet El-Sayed secured 1,897,833 votes to Rogers' 1,758,007 according to Decision Desk HQ.
- El-Sayed's victory preserves the seat held by retiring Senator Gary Peters and bolsters progressives ahead of the 2028 presidential election, offering evidence that their agenda can win in competitive battleground states.
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WABCAbdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race, Defeating Mike Rogers
Supporters of Abdul El-Sayed celebrated Tuesday night as the Democrat defeated Republican Mike Rogers to win Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, capping one of the state's most closely watched races. For many voters, the result represented an opportunity for new leadership in Washington and a voice they believe will focus on issues affecting Michigan families. Throughout the campaign, El-Sayed emphasized health care and economic opportunity, messa…
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan U.S. Senate race, makes history
(The Center Square) – Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s U.S. Senate race, with Democrats ending with in control of both chambers of Congress after Tuesday's midterm elections.
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Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate victory makes him the first Muslim American elected to the U.S. Senate
Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's Senate race, becoming the first Muslim American elected to the chamber and advancing a sharply progressive agenda.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins bitter Michigan race, will become 1st Muslim senator
The progressive favourite defeated Republican Mike Rogers for Michigan's open Senate seat, giving the Democratic Party's left wing a breakthrough victory in one of the nation's most important swing states.
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