Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, becoming first Muslim American in Senate

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican Mike Rogers, according to the Associated Press, in a key victory for his party's bid to regain the Senate majority. He will become the first Muslim American to serve in the Senate. The 42-year-old former public health official beat Rogers, a former Republican congressman, in a closely watched battleground race. El-Sayed's campaign focused on single-payer healthcare and curbing corporate money in politics, galvanizing young and infrequent voters amid anger over the cost of living. El-Sayed narrowly won the primary over Rep. Haley Stevens, who later endorsed Rogers. He previously ran unsuccessfully for Michigan governor in 2018 and has signaled he will be a prominent Democratic voice given Michigan's key role in the 2028 presidential nominating process.