Young African-heritage politicians make history in US midterms

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Abdul El-Sayed, born to Egyptian immigrants, won Michigan's Senate seat, becoming the first Muslim senator, despite attacks over his name and alleged Muslim Brotherhood ties. El-Sayed, 42, ran a progressive, social media-focused campaign centered on Medicare for All and housing, defeating a Trump-backed opponent. He will be sworn in by Vice-President JD Vance in January. Other African-rooted winners included Ethiopian-born Gen Z congresswoman Melat Kiros and Ghanaian-American Adrian Boafo. Their victories inspired young voters in Nigeria and Kenya ahead of their 2027 elections.


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