# Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race

> Abdul El-Sayed becomes the nation's first Muslim senator after winning Michigan's Senate race.
- Title: Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race · Vanity Fair
- Summary: Abdul El-Sayed becomes the nation's first Muslim senator after winning Michigan's Senate race. Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Senate race, becoming the…
- Keywords: abdul el-sayed, michigan, senate, muslim, democrat, mike rogers, Vanity Fair
- Source: Vanity Fair — https://vanityfair.com/story/abdul-el-sayed-michigan-midterm-election-results
- Author: Eve Batey
- Published: 2026-11-04T13:26:19.338+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: abdul el-sayed, michigan, senate, muslim, democrat, mike rogers
## Michigan Senate Race
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, becoming nation's first Muslim senator.

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## House Races in Michigan
Michigan House races include Fourth District with Sean McCann vs Bill Huizenga, Seventh District with William Lawrence vs Tom Barrett, and Tenth District with Michael Bouchard Jr. vs Christina Hines.
## Governor's Race
Democrat Gretchen Whitmer ends second term as governor, with Democrat Jocelyn Benson defeating Republican John James.
## Key takeaway

Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Senate race, becoming the nation's first Muslim senator.