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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El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race
Haley Stevens, go to hell.
With Michigan Victory, Abdul El-Sayed Becomes Nation's First Muslim Senator
“You took a chance on the unlikeliest of candidates,” El-Sayed, who faced off against Republican Mike Rogers, told supporters at a rally on Detroit on Wednesday. “Thank you. This is all yours.”
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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…
The Road To Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate Win: A Progressive Surge, Obama And Harris On The Trail, And Stevens' Defection That Backfired
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed has been elected to the U.S. Senate, where he will be the first Muslim American elected to that chamber of Congress. El-Sayed, a doctor who previously served as a public health official, overcame questions about his appeal to Jewish and Black voters, including the withdrawal of his Democratic primary rival’s endorsement, as well as Islamophobic attacks from President Trump and other Republicans. El-Sayed praises God, thanks Mi…
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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