El-Sayed becomes first Muslim U.S. senator

A politics story from the U.S., reported by Axios.

Politics · the U.S. · November 4, 2026

By HeyHomees Newsroom · November 4, 2026

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El-Sayed becomes first Muslim U.S. senator. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's closely watched U.S. Senate race, the Associated Press projected.

National News — Morning edition, November 4, 2026

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