Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, becomes first Muslim senator

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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's Senate race, defeating Republican Mike Rogers and becoming the first Muslim elected to the chamber, NBC News projects. El-Sayed, 42, overcame Islamophobic attacks from President Donald Trump and others, plus a last-minute endorsement of Rogers by primary rival Haley Stevens. His victory extends a Republican Senate drought in Michigan dating to 1994. The race was among the most closely watched nationally, with El-Sayed backed by progressive figures like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Pro-Israel groups spent over $30 million opposing him, while Rogers and Vice President JD Vance attacked his stance on Israel.


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