Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan U.S. Senate Race as Voters Look Ahead to What Comes Next
El-Sayed defeated Republican Rogers after campaigning on affordable healthcare and anti-corruption, becoming the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate.
- Early Wednesday, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Rogers in Michigan's U.S. Senate race, becoming the first Muslim elected to the chamber.
- El-Sayed's grassroots campaign overcame nearly $60 million in outside spending, including nearly $30 million from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC, opposing him.
- During his Detroit victory speech, El-Sayed criticized the campaign, stating, "They might have been pointing to my name and my faith, but we all know my name and my faith are not why you can't afford your gas."
- Voters across Michigan expressed deep concerns about inflation and cost of living, while Southfield voter Joshua Hall urged El-Sayed to address community violence and youth opportunities.
- El-Sayed's victory offers progressives evidence their agenda can win in battleground states ahead of 2028, as he prepares to represent all Michiganders, including those who backed Rogers.
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Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, will become first Muslim senator - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
WASHINGTON (AP) — Progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter campaign for Michigan’s open Senate seat, giving the Democratic Party’s...
Abdul El-Sayed entered history as America's first chosen Muslim senator. But in his home country, Egypt, the reaction of those who followed his ascension was rather a prudence than a celebration, CNN reports. El-Sayed was born in the US in 1984 into a family that had migrated from Egypt to the state of Michigan. ...
'Money out of politics, money in your pocket': Dem Abdul El-Sayed celebrates historic Michigan win
Abdul El-Sayed celebrates his historic victory in the 2026 US Midterm Elections, becoming Michigan's senator-elect. Addressing supporters, the Democratic leader thanks voters for backing his grassroots movement and vows to fight for working people, affordable healthcare and money out of politics. Taking aim at corporate interests and the opposition's campaign, El-Sayed says Michigan chose hope over hate. He also reflects on his campaign's messag…
Newly elected U.S. Senator Abdul El-Sayed doesn't mince words in his victory speech.
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