Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat, becoming first Muslim elected to U.S. Senate

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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's Senate race, becoming the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate. The 42-year-old physician's victory marks a historic milestone. El-Sayed overcame numerous Islamophobic attacks during his campaign, including being labeled a "jihadist" by Republicans and Donald Trump. He will serve alongside Democrat Elissa Slotkin, representing Michigan in the upper chamber. The win contributes to Democrats taking control of the Senate by flipping several Republican seats in the midterm elections. El-Sayed's background as an epidemiologist was central to his political platform.


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