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

Headline from CBS News · First reported Nov 3, 6:00 AM ET () · Updated Nov 4, 5:05 AM ET · 21 sources, 26 articles

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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.

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Al JazeeraLeft-CenterMixed·Nov 4, 4:47 AM ET

‘Rejecting hate’: Abdul El-Sayed wins Senate seat despite racist attacks

The Democrat defeats Republican Mike Rogers to win Michigan seat to become first Muslim senator-elect in US history.

The GuardianLeft-CenterHigh·Nov 4, 3:42 AM ET

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…

New York TimesLeft-CenterHigh·Nov 4, 3:38 AM ET

El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race in a Victory for Democrats

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed will become the nation’s first Muslim senator. He triumphed in one of the country’s most bitter and expensive races, keeping his party in control of a crucial seat.

DawnLeft-CenterMostly Factual·Nov 4, 3:25 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…

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.

NBC NewsLeft-CenterHigh·Nov 4, 2:39 AM ET

El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat, NBC News projects

Abdul El-Sayed wins the Senate seat in Michigan, defeating Rep. Mike Rogers, NBC News projects. He becomes the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate.

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…

NPRLeft-CenterHigh·Nov 4, 2:28 AM ET

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.

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Daily MailRightMostly Factual·Nov 4, 5:05 AM ET

Far-left Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim Senator in history after winning vicious Michigan race: Democrat sends message to Trump after defying mutiny to take seat

In one of the most closely watched contests of the election cycle, Michigan's open Senate race reached its final hour after months of aggressive campaigning.

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.

Arab NewsRight-CenterMixed·Nov 4, 2:39 AM ET

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.

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.

New York PostRight-CenterMixed·Nov 4, 2:28 AM ET

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.

NewsweekRightMostly Factual·Nov 4, 2:03 AM ET

Abdul El-Sayed Beats Mike Rogers, Becoming First Muslim Senator

Abdul El-Sayed triumphed in a bitter Michigan contest where Israel stayed at the center of the race.

Washington TimesRight-CenterMixed·Nov 4, 1:44 AM ET

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.

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 .

Fox NewsRightLow·Nov 4, 1:17 AM ET

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.

NewsNationRight-CenterHigh·Nov 3, 6:00 AM ET

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.