Abdul El-Sayed defeats Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's Senate race, becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate and defying expectations that a far-left candidate could win a battleground state. The Associated Press called the race with El-Sayed leading 52-46%. El-Sayed ran on a platform including Medicare for All, abolishing ICE, taxing the wealthy, and cutting military aid to Israel. He emerged from a bitter August primary against Rep. Haley Stevens, who endorsed Rogers two days before the election, citing El-Sayed's campaign rhetoric and alliances. The race was seen as crucial for Democrats' Senate hopes, with the seat vacated by retiring Sen. Gary Peters. Rogers attacked El-Sayed over family connections to groups like the Muslim Brotherhood, while El-Sayed cast Rogers as a Trump ally and carpetbagger.