Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan seat, becoming first Muslim senator

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan seat, becoming first Muslim senator

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s open Senate race, making history as the first Muslim elected to the United States Senate. The hard-fought campaign centered on healthcare and election spending, while Donald Trump and Vice President Vance leveled Islamophobic attacks against El-Sayed and Rogers challenged his views on Israel.

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