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Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

Headline from Euronews · First reported Nov 3, 9:00 PM ET () · Updated Nov 4, 10:53 AM ET · 19 sources, 20 articles

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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's Senate race against Republican Mike Rogers, becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. The 42-year-old physician, who represents the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, secured a seat that Republicans had hoped to flip.

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Al JazeeraLeft-CenterMixed·Nov 4, 10:51 AM ET

Democratic voters celebrate El-Sayed’s Michigan win in election ‘blue wave’

Democratic voters danced as they celebrated Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan.

DawnLeft-CenterMostly Factual·Nov 4, 9:02 AM ET

'We did it!': Democrat El-Sayed hails US Senate win, becomes first Muslim elected to upper chamber of Congress

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s US Senate race over former Republican lawmaker Mike Rogers, US networks said early on Wednesday, making him the first Muslim elected to the upper chamber of Congress. “Michigan, we did it!” El-Sayed said in a speech attended by hundreds of supporters who…

VoxLeftHigh·Nov 4, 7:20 AM ET

How Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Senate race

When Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won the Democratic nomination for an open Senate seat in Michigan back in August, it teed up the first true swing-state test for the party’s left faction, which had largely been confined to representing progressive enclaves in the Trump era. They just passed that test.…

The IndependentLeft-CenterMixed·Nov 4, 3:13 AM ET

Abdul El-Sayed takes aim at Trump and Vance in victory speech after making history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has taken aim at Donald Trump and JD Vance following his victory in Michigan ’s open US Senate race.

HuffPostLeftMostly Factual·Nov 4, 2:38 AM ET

Abdul El-Sayed Defeats Mike Rogers To Win Michigan Senate Race

El-Sayed’s issue-focused message stood out against harsh and, at times, racially charged Republican opposition.

EuronewsLeft-CenterMostly Factual·Nov 4, 2:37 AM ET

Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's Senate race against Republican Mike Rogers, becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. The 42-year-old physician, who represents the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, secured a seat that Republicans had hoped to flip.

Mother JonesLeft-CenterHigh·Nov 4, 2:37 AM ET

Abdul El-Sayed Wins in Michigan

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has been elected to the Senate from Michigan, defeating Trump-endorsed Republican candidate Mike Rogers with a progressive platform in a race frequently consumed by drama: Islamophobia, criticisms of Israel and criticisms of those criticisms, millions of dollars in…

AxiosLeft-CenterHigh·Nov 4, 2:34 AM ET

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. He will become the nation's first Muslim senator. Why it matters: El-Sayed's win shows how an unapologetically progressive candidate can win in a battleground…

NBC NewsLeft-CenterHigh·Nov 4, 2:26 AM ET

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Senate race

NBC News projects that El-Sayed, a progressive former public health official, has defeated Republican Mike Rogers, a key victory for Democrats.

The InterceptLeftMostly Factual·Nov 3, 9:00 PM ET

Abdul El-Sayed Wins Senate Seat With Pro-Palestine Campaign

In a closely watched midterm race, El-Sayed won in Michigan by focusing on affordability and questioning U.S. support for Israel. The post Abdul El-Sayed Wins Senate Seat With Pro-Palestine Campaign appeared first on The Intercept .

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Daily MailRightMostly Factual·Nov 4, 10:53 AM ET

Abdul El-Sayed explodes on British reporter during tense exchange in final moments of campaign: 'Stop chasing me'

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed clashed with a British journalist on election day, accusing him of chasing him around.

Washington TimesRight-CenterMixed·Nov 4, 10:18 AM ET

El-Sayed's Muslim pride echoes in victory speech

Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed used his victory speech to dog on those in the Trump world who attacked him and his campaign platform.

Jerusalem PostRight-CenterMostly Factual·Nov 4, 3:22 AM ET

'Turn that inshallah into alhamdulillah': Democrat El-Sayed wins Michigan US Senate race

El-Sayed has stirred controversy throughout his campaign due to his stance on Israel, having accused the Jewish state of genocide over the war against Hamas in Gaza.

ReasonRight-CenterHigh·Nov 4, 2:50 AM ET

Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race

He is likely to vote in line with Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.

CBS NewsRight-CenterMostly Factual·Nov 4, 2:29 AM ET

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, CBS News projects

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers in Michigan, CBS News projects, after one of the most contentious contests of the midterm elections.

The Daily SignalRightMixed·Nov 4, 1:44 AM ET

Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed will defeat Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s closely watched U.S. Senate race Tuesday, projects Decision Desk. The candidates competed for an open seat after Democrat Sen. Gary Peters announced last year he would not run for reelection. El-Sayed, a Michigan native who…

BreitbartRightMixed·Nov 4, 1:38 AM ET

Abdul El-Sayed Projected to Win Michigan Race, Will Become First Muslim Elected to U.S. Senate

Abdul El-Sayed will be a United States Senator, the first Muslim man elected to the world’s most exclusive club. The post Abdul El-Sayed Projected to Win Michigan Race, Will Become First Muslim Elected to U.S. Senate appeared first on Breitbart .