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El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race Amid Democat Split
El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race despite claims of Muslim Brotherhood ties.
In brief
El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race despite claims of Muslim Brotherhood ties. El-Sayed becomes first Muslim U.S. senator after winning Michigan Senate race with 52.5% of votes. Originally reported by Republika Online.
El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race
Abdel El-Sayed secured historic victory in Michigan's U.S. Senate race on November 3, 2026.
“kalian memilih kebencian, dan michigan memilih harapan”
Democrat split ahead of election
Two days before voting, El-Sayed's Democratic rival switched support to Republican opponent.
El-Sayed beats Mike Rogers
El-Sayed won 52.5% of votes against Mike Rogers' 45.5% in Michigan Senate race.
Trump's Muslim Brotherhood claims
President Trump accused El-Sayed of being a Muslim Brotherhood member during October 25 campaign event.
PolitiFact debunked Trump's claim
PolitiFact rated Trump's claim that El-Sayed is a Muslim Brotherhood member as 'Pants on Fire' on October 27.
El-Sayed's 2012 letter controversy
El-Sayed's 2012 letter supporting Egyptian politician Mohamed Morsi drew Republican attacks.
At a glance
El-Sayed becomes first Muslim U.S. senator after winning Michigan Senate race with 52.5% of votes.
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