Democrat Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race, Makes History as First Muslim Senator
- On Wednesday, Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers to win Michigan's Senate seat, becoming the first Muslim U.S. senator in history.
- El-Sayed's campaign prioritized "Medicare for All" and campaign finance reform while facing nearly $30 million in outside spending from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee opposing his candidacy.
- In the final days before Election Day, Representative Haley Stevens retracted her endorsement and switched support to Rogers over a feud regarding criticisms of Israel, while President Donald Trump and Rogers deployed Islamophobic rhetoric.
- During his victory speech, El-Sayed declared his campaign a "movement" and stated, "We want our taxes spent here, for schools here and healthcare here and infrastructure here," rejecting accusations of bigotry.
- Allies view the victory as a test of far-left politics ahead of the 2028 primary, positioning El-Sayed as a potential power broker; however, his criticism of Israel has alarmed the Jewish community in Michigan and nationwide.
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The Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won the U.S. Senate election by Michigan, defeating former Republican MP Mike Rogers, becoming the first Muslim elected to the high chamber of Congress.Michigan, we did it! – said El-Sayed in a speech on his campaign committee in Detroit. 我I am very proud and honored to be here as his senator elected by the great state of Michigan. – El-Sayed won despite a last-minute setback in her campaign, when Congresswoman Haley …
Abdul El-Sayed Claims Historic Michigan Win After Trump’s Attacks
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s US Senate seat and will become the first Muslim member of the chamber. He beat Republican Mike Rogers in a midterms contest that saw Donald Trump repeatedly target his faith. Donald Trump’s nemesis wins in Michigan state The Associated Press called the race for El-Sayed with 85 percent of […]
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Trump defamed him as "radical jihadists" and "communists." Now Abdul El-Sayed becomes the first Muslim senator in US history.
In the US Senate elections, Democratic Party candidate Abdul El Sayed officially won the election in Michigan, becoming the first Muslim to be elected to the Senate. So, who is Abdul El Sayed? How old is Abdul El Sayed, the first Muslim elected to the US Senate, and where is he originally from?
Doctor Abdul El-Sayed, figure of the Democratic Left, beat Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan, according to several American media. He will become the first Muslim to sit in the United States Senate.
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