Abdul El-Sayed set to become first Muslim senator after win in Michigan
Headline from France 24 · First reported Nov 3, 6:00 AM ET () · Updated Nov 4, 9:35 AM ET · 23 sources, 25 articles
What's being reported
Progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter campaign for Michigan’s open Senate seat, giving the Democratic Party’s left wing a breakthrough victory in one of the nation’s most important swing states. El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, will become the…
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'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…
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.…
‘Call me senator’: How Abdul El-Sayed beat Trump’s hate to create history
The 42-year-old Democrat has defeated Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim senator in the US.
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race to become first Muslim US senator
Democrat defeats Mike Rogers in race marked by Islamophobic attacks from Trump and Republican allies US midterm elections – live updates Track live results from all 50 states Tell us: what do you want to know about the midterm election results? Abdul El-Sayed, the doctor and progressive insurgent…
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.
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.
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…
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…
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers in key Michigan Senate race
El-Sayed's campaign tested how an antiestablishment candidate on the left would fare in a perennial Midwest battleground. With the win, he'll become the first Muslim American to serve in the Senate.
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.
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Midterms: How Abdul El-Sayed used 'humour and hope' to rebuff racism
Abdul El-Sayed is set to become the first Muslim senator in US history following his midterms victory in Michigan. His victory came despite what he has denounced as racist attacks against him, inlcuding from Donald Trump, which, says FRANCE 24's correspondent Jessica Le Masurier, he rebuffed with a…
Democrat El-Sayed wins Michigan to become first Muslim senator in US history
El-Sayed bested Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim senator in US history.
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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.
'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.
Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race
He is likely to vote in line with Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, will become first Muslim senator
Abdul El-Sayed has won the Michigan Senate race, becoming the first Muslim US senator, with endorsements from top progressives like Bernie Sanders.
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.
Far-left Dem Abdul El-Sayed defies bitter party mutiny to rout Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race
Abdul El-Sayed had emerged politically bruised from a grueling primary in August against Rep. Haley Stevens.
El-Sayed defeats Rogers in bruising Michigan Senate race
Abdul El-Sayed claimed victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate seat early Wednesday, fending off a hard-charging challenge from Republican Mike Rogers and overcoming concerns about his views on Israel and his support among Black voters.
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…
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 .
Abdul El-Sayed delivers major blow to GOP in Michigan after bruising Senate race
Abdul El-Sayed toppled Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim U.S. senator, overcoming Trump's attacks on his faith and alleged foreign ties.
Live results: Abdul El-Sayed defeats Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race
El-Sayed is vying to become the first Muslim senator with his platform of abolishing ICE, ending aid to Israel and universal healthcare.
