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Democrat El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat
Abdul El-Sayed, a former public health official, defeats Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim American in the U.S. Senate.
In brief
Abdul El-Sayed, a former public health official, defeats Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim American in the U.S. Senate. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican Mike Rogers and becoming the first Muslim American to serve in the Senate. Originally reported by NPR.
El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won the U.S. Senate election in Michigan, according to a race call by the Associated Press. He will be the first Muslim American to serve in the Senate.
El-Sayed defeats former Rep. Rogers
The 42-year-old former public health official defeated former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers. Rogers lost his first bid for the Senate in 2024.
El-Sayed's campaign focused on healthcare
Harnessing anger over the cost of living and corruption, El-Sayed galvanized young and infrequent voters by focusing on passing single-payer healthcare and curbing corporate money in politics.
Narrow primary win over Stevens
In the primary, El-Sayed narrowly defeated Rep. Haley Stevens by about one percentage point, despite Michigan heavyweights like Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and retiring Sen. Gary Peters backing his opponent.
El-Sayed signals prominent role ahead
As Democrats wrestle with their party's identity, El-Sayed has signaled that he intends to be a prominent voice, especially given Michigan's prime position in the presidential nominating process in 2028.
What to remember
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican Mike Rogers and becoming the first Muslim American to serve in the Senate.
