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Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim U.S. senator from Michigan

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Abdul El-Sayed has won the U.S. Senate race in Michigan, defeating Republican Mike Rogers. This victory makes El-Sayed the first Muslim senator in the United States. His campaign focused on progressive policies such as Medicare for All and taxing billionaires, positioning him as a key progressive voice in the Democratic Party. AI

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Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim U.S. senator from Michigan

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Joe Guillen ·

    El-Sayed becomes first Muslim U.S. senator

    <p>Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's <a href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/10/07/senate-race-1-minute-voter-guide-2026" target="_blank">closely watched</a> U.S. Senate race, the Associated Press projected. He will become the nation'…

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