Could America elect its first Muslim senator? Michigan's high-stakes race may make history
A close race has drawn national attention as El-Sayed campaigns on progressive economics and foreign policy while seeking to become the first Muslim senator.
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Who Abdul El-Sayed Is, the Progressive Muslim Physician Who Seeks to Make History in the U.S. Senate
He is 41 years old, was a public health officer, studied medicine at Columbia and was supported by Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.After imposing himself on a costly Democratic primary, he faces Republican Mike Rogers for a key Michigan bank.
Yle followed Abdul El-Sayed's election campaign in the heartland of the US auto industry, Michigan. The rise of the left-wing populist is a sign of change in the US.
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Times of IndiaCould America elect its first Muslim senator? Michigan's high-stakes race may make history
Michigan's Senate race 2026 is drawing national attention as Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed seeks to become the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. The physician and former Detroit health official is running on healthcare, workers rights, higher taxes on billionaires and changes to immigration policy against Republican Mike Rogers in a closely watched contest.
Abdul El-Sayed is Muslim and progressive, and runs for the Senate in Michigan. His challenge will tell if the left can win, even in a state in balance, with populist economic proposals and criticizing Israel Read
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