Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, will become first Muslim senator

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Local News · North Carolina · November 4, 2026

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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won election Wednesday to the U.S. Senate representing Michigan, defeating Republican Mike Rogers.

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