Abdul El-Sayed wins in Michigan, first Muslim in U.S. Senate

Abdul El-Sayed won the U.S. Senate election in Michigan and became the first Muslim elected to the upper chamber. Associated Press and Reuters projected the Democratic candidate defeated Republican Mike Rogers, a former member of Congress backed by President Donald Trump. With about 98 percent of the vote reported, El-Sayed had 52.5 percent, while Rogers had 45.5 percent. The seat was previously held by Democratic Senator Gary Peters. El-Sayed's victory stood out because it came in a battleground state won by Trump in the 2024 presidential election. Throughout the campaign, El-Sayed faced attacks over his Muslim identity, including Trump's claim linking him to the Ikhwanul Muslimin.