Abdul El-Sayed Makes History as First Muslim Elected to US Senate in Michigan Victory

THISDAYLIVE | 04-11-2026 10:12am |

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s open US Senate seat, according to media projections, becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate and securing a crucial seat for Democrats in their battle for control of the chamber. Reuters reported that El-Sayed’s victory in Tuesday’s closely contested election marked a significant breakthrough for the Democratic Party’s progressive wing, while denying ...

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